rotor bearings and chemical cleaning
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rotor bearings and chemical cleaning
looking for clarification. It is my understanding that the bearings have a coating that can be compromised if used with a cleaner or solvent. I have read people using Simple Green, Carb cleaner, Kerosene, Purple Power... My thought that it's a cowboy wild west for cleaning procedures. So what should I stay away from?
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+1, all the stuff you listed is fine.
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You will hurt the bearings more by scrubbing than by any chemicals, as long as the chemicals aren't caustic.
I usually use cheap laundry detergent (the $20 for 50 pounds Big Orange Box from Sears) and very hot water when cleaning at home, kerosene at work.
I'm still annoyed at the zig zag mark I put in one of my rotor bearings with a fingernail. After disassembling the engine 50,000+ miles later, the marks were still there, proof of my negligence...
I usually use cheap laundry detergent (the $20 for 50 pounds Big Orange Box from Sears) and very hot water when cleaning at home, kerosene at work.
I'm still annoyed at the zig zag mark I put in one of my rotor bearings with a fingernail. After disassembling the engine 50,000+ miles later, the marks were still there, proof of my negligence...
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