CLEANER FOR CHAINSAWS

[Jon1212]

I have found it at places like. Tractor supply, farm and fleet, lowes. But have been having to order from amazon lately. The f&f doesn't stock it anymore. They have to special order it now. So I just order it 5 gal at a time.

Steven

Steven,

Thanks for the information. I stopped by the TSC just south of me, and picked up a gallon of the Oil Eater. I'm going to give it a go on some Dolmar parts in the morning.

 

[stevetheboatguy]

It's good stuff. Will probably get out those jelly doughnut stains too!

Steven

 

[Stihlofadeal64]

Nahh! I figure you'll be ordering off of the Senior Menu anyway.

Go easy on the old dude. He's nice most days lately. The senior menu is easy on the wallet too

 

[Duane(Pa)]

Steven,

Thanks for the information. I stopped by the TSC just south of me, and picked up a gallon of the Oil Eater. I'm going to give it a go on some Dolmar parts in the morning.

I was going to say, that NOS 357 shouldn't need much degreasing....

 

[⊙﹏⊙]

I've always used spray on oven cleaner.

 

[Hinerman]

I've always used spray on oven cleaner.

You look familiar. Do I know you?

 

[⊙﹏⊙]

You look familiar. Do I know you?

I get that a lot.

 

[1Alpha1]

Go easy on the old dude. He's nice most days lately. The senior menu is easy on the wallet too

Never, never under-estimate a retired cop with a still intact attitude.

 

[1Alpha1]

I've always used spray on oven cleaner.

I'v used that crap on ovens and their racks, and wasn't impressed.

 

[Jon1212]

@stevetheboatguy that Oil Eater is fantastic. I used it on some clutch, and recoil covers.

 

[stevetheboatguy]

I wouldn't steer you wrong. It is by far the best stuff I have found to clean stuff up.

Steven

 

[Derf]

Great tip on the oil eater. Will pick some up next time I'm at TSC or Lowes if they have some.

 

[Agrarian]

I get the PSC-1000 at TSC in 5 gallon pails. This is naptha, aka lighter fluid, "white gas" or mineral spirits. It cuts grease really well in the parts washer. I can't used water-based solvents because the shop may not have heat in the winter.

 

[Mad Professor]

at the saw mill we used to use kerosene to clean the sawyers booth windows they were plexi-glass and that worked fine. Diesel or kero and let it sit for a few leaves it clean and shiny

Then some simple green or dish detergent to get rid of the fuel oil and stench

 

[bikemike]

Easy off oven cleaner

 

[Jeff Lary]

or Formic Acid for the really tough stains....

 

[Resaw]

2/3 ATF 1/3 solvent of your choice. I use acetone, mix gas, mineral spirits, something to thin so you can squeeze out of hand pump can. It works better than PB on seized bolts and pretty good at cleaning. Cheaper than most options in both applications. Also good for auxiliary oiler on Alsk mill.


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[Derf]

2/3 ATF 1/3 solvent of your choice. I use acetone, mix gas, mineral spirits, something to thin so you can squeeze out of hand pump can. It works better than PB on seized bolts and pretty good at cleaning. Cheaper than most options in both applications. Also good for auxiliary oiler on Alsk mill.

Yes, PB is generally only a "mild" penetrating oil. On a scale of 1-10 I give it a 3 or 4. ATF + acetone makes a very good penetrating oil. I'd give it a 7 out of 10. If I'm out of Kroil (9 out of 10) I use ATF + Acetone myself. Just make sure you only store it in glass or Low density Poly bottles. I believe it can eat through several types of plastic including high density poly.

 

[livemusic]

I use about a half cup of good clean mix and a toothbrush. The mix leaves a thin residue of oil to protect everything you clean from rust and rot, and leaves a shiny new-like finish. It also doesn't eat glove fingers, paint or plastic like most of the cleaners do.

I am wondering what, exactly, "mix" means?

 

[Ferguson system]

I use high pressure air, WD-40 and a flat screwdriver

I should add that I use dairybutter on sap.