Re[2]: parts cleaner

[Ed Lutz <edlutz@domain.elided>]

I'll agree with TJ here. I don't know the technical differences but
I've used both Stoddard solvent and mineral spirits and the spirits
are much more volatile. Smell different and feel different. I wouldn't
want a parts tank of mineral spirits.

Ed
Loveland, CO.
1974 Spider with a 1750 under the hood

Saturday, November 02, 2002, 8:02:42 AM, you wrote:

T> I'm not sure about that.............I believe Mineral Spirits and
T> Stoddard Solvent may share a common petrochemical foundation but I
T> believe they are refined differently which changes them substantially.
T> I don't believe that Mineral Spirits have the high flash point that
T> Solvent does, and I also believe that this increased volatility is
T> evident through its propensity to evaporate very quickly if not sealed.

T> Regards,
T> TJ

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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-alfa@domain.elided [mailto:owner-alfa@domain.elided] On Behalf
T> Of
>> Deno S. Gualtieri
>> Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2002 4:43 AM
>> To: alfa@domain.elided
>> Subject: Re: parts cleaner
>> 
>> Stoodard solvent also goes under the alias of mineral spirits or V-18.
>> Check any paint store, they should have it. It is a great solvent and
T> as
>> such will soften and swell rubber. If there are rubber seals in the
>> wetted area of the pump the pump will not last long. Look for
T> something
>> that has viton or buna gaskets and seals.
>> 
>> Deno G.
>> 74 GTV and Spider
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