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Old 08-17-2020, 01:09 AM   #24
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Default Re: Breaking free old frozen transmissions: Tricks?

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Originally Posted by RalphM View Post
I just had a stuck transmission given to me. Open drive, 40’s ish, I haven’t uncovered the serial number yet.
I had a gallon and a half of evaporust laying around, used, so thought I’d experiment. Instructions say 30 min for light rust, overnight for more. I’m going to let it sit for a few days before I check it.
I have used Evaporust quite often and like it a lot. I have never used it for something like this, though, and will be quite interested in how this turns out. From my experience, it will probably take several sessions, because the stuff does "wear out".

I will emphasize again that this stuff is not an acid, and therefore doesn't deteriorate he metal in any way. Acid will eat rust, but unfortunately adversely effects metal. It's just a matter of degree.
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