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    gasoline residue solvent

    What is the best solvent/chemical to use to dissolve/loosen-up gasoline residue on the engine and casings from a leaky petcock (petcock has been replaced)? Something that will not harm aluminum. I've got most of the residue off from using alot of elbow grease, but am looking for something for the nooks and crannies that will save me some time. Thanks GS gurus.

    #2
    simple green full strength and rinse it well with the garden hose or power washer..
    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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      #3
      with engine hot? I have access to lots of lab chems such as chlorinated solvents but am afraid this will harm aluminum.

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        #4
        cold..no chlorinated anythings... just get the concentrate refill size from any hardware store..youll use it very often im promise.. put it on with a spray bottle full strength and use a tooth brush or such to scrub the area and rinse as suggested before... it wont hurt the paint, clearcoat, wiring, rubber etc etc. just put it on a cold engine..oh and no muratic acid, or phosphoric acid..it turns the aluminum a nasty grey..
        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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          #5
          muchas grassy ass, dude.

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            #6
            ever hear the hot suace commercial where the old lady says " franks red hot sauce..I put that **** on everything!!" ?? Well you can put that simple green on everything too..
            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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              #7
              Have a gallon of it in my garage for the winter, now spring project. terrylee

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