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Ford46 · 10-26-2011, 04:09 PM

First, I apologize for treading over old territory, but a friend asked. What is the formula for the home brew penetrating oil? Will it last in storage?
Thank you in advance for your assistance and patience.....LouB.

Bassman/NZ · 10-26-2011, 04:22 PM

I use 50/50 acetone and ATF. Works pretty good. The trick to any penetrating oil is patience and perseverance.

John Kennedy · 10-26-2011, 04:24 PM

What he said. That's the answer.

Henry/Kokomo · 10-26-2011, 04:26 PM

Gotta keep it in a covered container or else the acetone evaporates. Good stuff.

Ford46 · 10-26-2011, 08:53 PM

Thanks guys, asking for a friend who was having issues posting.....LouB.

FL&WVMIKE · 10-26-2011, 09:46 PM

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Don't forget to shake your Acetone/Auto Transmission Fluid mixture, each time you use it. It will separate.
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Lanny · 10-27-2011, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ford46

First, I apologize for treading over old territory, but a friend asked. What is the formula for the home brew penetrating oil? Will it last in storage?
Thank you in advance for your assistance and patience.....LouB.

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Acetone evaporates very-very quickley, fuel oil and trans fluid works Better.

Better yet, Buy a can of PB Blaster, No Muss, No Fuss, and it works as good as Anything.

Ol' Ron · 10-27-2011, 09:21 AM

I have to go with the 50/50 mix. I had a lathe with a 3 jaw chuck and it wouldn't come off. I tried everything I could think of including a torch and 6' bar. My frienf George suggested actone&ATF. Squirted alittle on it every morning for a few days and it finally screwed off by hand. Great for removing exhaust guides.

Tim Ayers · 10-27-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by FL&WVMIKE

Don't forget to shake your Acetone/Auto Transmission Fluid mixture, each time you use it. It will separate.
MIKE

+1 on this.

37ford4dr · 10-27-2011, 10:06 AM

i need to try the 50/50 mix with some grease in there....so that it wont evaporate so quickly, maybe you squirt it the area and then put the grease over it..

Shadetree · 10-27-2011, 08:38 PM

I used the 50/50 mix on my stuck 8RT cylinders. Everyday I took a crow bar and pryed on the flywheel resting it on the bellhousing alignment pin. After several days I saw a little movement, then a little more each day. Finally I was able to turn it 360°.

It works!

Shadetree

10-26-2011, 04:09 PM	#1
Ford46 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeastern, MA Posts: 441	Best home brew penetrating oil? First, I apologize for treading over old territory, but a friend asked. What is the formula for the home brew penetrating oil? Will it last in storage? Thank you in advance for your assistance and patience.....LouB.

10-26-2011, 04:22 PM	#2
Bassman/NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier, New Zealand Posts: 2,001	Re: Best home brew penetrating oil? I use 50/50 acetone and ATF. Works pretty good. The trick to any penetrating oil is patience and perseverance. Last edited by Bassman/NZ; 10-26-2011 at 09:14 PM.

10-26-2011, 04:24 PM	#3
John Kennedy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 301	Re: Best home brew penetrating oil? What he said. That's the answer. __________________ Building a 29 Sedan on 32 chassis........ very slowly....

10-26-2011, 04:26 PM	#4
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Re: Best home brew penetrating oil? Gotta keep it in a covered container or else the acetone evaporates. Good stuff.

10-26-2011, 08:53 PM	#5
Ford46 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeastern, MA Posts: 441	Re: Best home brew penetrating oil? Thanks guys, asking for a friend who was having issues posting.....LouB.

10-26-2011, 09:46 PM	#6
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,449	Re: Best home brew penetrating oil? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Don't forget to shake your Acetone/Auto Transmission Fluid mixture, each time you use it. It will separate. MIKE

10-27-2011, 09:21 AM	#8
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,985	Re: Best home brew penetrating oil? I have to go with the 50/50 mix. I had a lathe with a 3 jaw chuck and it wouldn't come off. I tried everything I could think of including a torch and 6' bar. My frienf George suggested actone&ATF. Squirted alittle on it every morning for a few days and it finally screwed off by hand. Great for removing exhaust guides.

10-27-2011, 10:06 AM	#10
37ford4dr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: arlington va Posts: 185	Re: Best home brew penetrating oil? i need to try the 50/50 mix with some grease in there....so that it wont evaporate so quickly, maybe you squirt it the area and then put the grease over it..

10-27-2011, 08:38 PM	#11
Shadetree Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cottageville, WV Posts: 1,535	Re: Best home brew penetrating oil? I used the 50/50 mix on my stuck 8RT cylinders. Everyday I took a crow bar and pryed on the flywheel resting it on the bellhousing alignment pin. After several days I saw a little movement, then a little more each day. Finally I was able to turn it 360°. It works! Shadetree __________________ Son, you will never blow an engine up in high gear.