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Accelerator pump (carburetor) question
Trying to revive an old leather(?) pump. In the old days the instructions told you to soak in kerosene for 10 to 15 minutes. Don't want to pay $10 for a gallon of kerosene at ACE. Only need about an ounce. Is there an alternative? Can I use transmission fluid, gasoline, oils, anything else around the house?
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Accelerator pump (carburetor) question
On Sunday, October 12, 2014 10:26:15 AM UTC-4, Ivan Vegvary wrote:
> Trying to revive an old leather(?) pump. In the old days the instructions told you to soak in kerosene for 10 to 15 minutes. Don't want to pay $10 for a gallon of kerosene at ACE. Only need about an ounce. Is there an alternative? Can I use transmission fluid, gasoline, oils, anything else around the house? > > > > Thanks, > > Ivan Vegvary Any oil will probably work, but if it is a real leather pump seal, neatsfoot oil (go to your local Red Wing store, or order online) is probably the best that I've found for this use. However, that may be more expensive than a gallon of kerosene. If you have a can, Diesel fuel is essentially kerosene, although I probably wouldn't try to burn it in a heater etc. except in an emergency. To be more specific, kero is the same as #1 Diesel (generally used only in winter, #2 is most commonly used as a fuel most of the time) and JP8. nate |
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Accelerator pump (carburetor) question
On Sunday, October 12, 2014 8:07:53 AM UTC-7, N8N wrote:
> On Sunday, October 12, 2014 10:26:15 AM UTC-4, Ivan Vegvary wrote: > > > Trying to revive an old leather(?) pump. In the old days the instructions told you to soak in kerosene for 10 to 15 minutes. Don't want to pay $10 for a gallon of kerosene at ACE. Only need about an ounce. Is there an alternative? Can I use transmission fluid, gasoline, oils, anything else around the house? > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Ivan Vegvary > > > > Any oil will probably work, but if it is a real leather pump seal, neatsfoot oil (go to your local Red Wing store, or order online) is probably the best that I've found for this use. > > > > However, that may be more expensive than a gallon of kerosene. > > > > If you have a can, Diesel fuel is essentially kerosene, although I probably wouldn't try to burn it in a heater etc. except in an emergency. To be more specific, kero is the same as #1 Diesel (generally used only in winter, #2 is most commonly used as a fuel most of the time) and JP8. > > > > nate Thanks Nate !! I do have some diesel on hand. Will use. Ivan Vegvary |
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Accelerator pump (carburetor) question
On Sunday, October 12, 2014 10:25:04 AM UTC-5, Ivan Vegvary wrote:
> On Sunday, October 12, 2014 8:07:53 AM UTC-7, N8N wrote: > > > On Sunday, October 12, 2014 10:26:15 AM UTC-4, Ivan Vegvary wrote: > > > > > > > Trying to revive an old leather(?) pump. In the old days the instructions told you to soak in kerosene for 10 to 15 minutes. Don't want to pay $10 for a gallon of kerosene at ACE. Only need about an ounce. Is there an alternative? Can I use transmission fluid, gasoline, oils, anything else around the house? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Ivan Vegvary > > > > > > > > > > > > Any oil will probably work, but if it is a real leather pump seal, neatsfoot oil (go to your local Red Wing store, or order online) is probably the best that I've found for this use. > > > > > > > > > > > > However, that may be more expensive than a gallon of kerosene. > > > > > > > > > > > > If you have a can, Diesel fuel is essentially kerosene, although I probably wouldn't try to burn it in a heater etc. except in an emergency. To be more specific, kero is the same as #1 Diesel (generally used only in winter, #2 is most commonly used as a fuel most of the time) and JP8. > > > > > > > > > > > > nate > > > > Thanks Nate !! > > I do have some diesel on hand. Will use. > > Ivan Vegvary There is a product for reviving leather seats in old vintage cars. Auto parts stores might have something like that. |
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Accelerator pump (carburetor) question
On 10/12/2014 9:26 AM, Ivan Vegvary wrote:
> Trying to revive an old leather(?) pump. In the old days the instructions told you to soak in kerosene for 10 to 15 minutes. Don't want to pay $10 for a gallon of kerosene at ACE. Only need about an ounce. Is there an alternative? Can I use transmission fluid, gasoline, oils, anything else around the house? An animal fat based product such as Lexol or neatsfoot oil. http://www.lexol.com/Product_leather_conditioner.aspx -- Andrew Muzi <www.yellowjersey.org/> Open every day since 1 April, 1971 |
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