KROIL vs. SEA FOAM - Clash of the Titans

Hey "RustyNutz"...Around these parts we like ta git out the jug of either Home-Made Corn Wisky, or a jug of McCormick's Corn Wisky! Pour a GOOD TWO-FINGER ounce or so into a Mason Jar (filled with ice) and fill to the top with the South's FAVORITE SOFT DRINK...MOUNTAIN DEW! Now there's a drink that'll set you down for a spell while you're waitin' for the Kroil to take the rust off yer nuts! :oops:
 
Red-Kote. Seals rust in gas tanks. Excellent product. Inside of tank must be dry (fully dry) before using. Red-Kote must be fully cured before putting tank into use. Directions say product will cure over night. Best bet is to let tank dry before installing Red-Kote by setting in the sun for several days. Same with curing Red-Kote. I used a vacuum cleaner on exhaust for several hours to dry the tank. I installed Red-Kote and let cure over night then used the vacuum cleaner for an hour.

1 quart will do a 15 gallon tank with some left over.

Caution. Follow directions carefully. If the tank contains moisture before you put in the product it will not stick to the tank. If you do not let the product fully cure it will not stick.

$21.00 quart, available at most autoparts stores and Valu-bilt (catalog sales).

Eugene
 
Just back from an afternoon at Portland. Fun
Some guy had a tricycle cub with duals there! Imagine that! :o
Also, some guy had made his owner's sign on a yaller & white cub and [looks almost like it was an afterthought] put his lady's name on the card too. [Looked almost like 'Janet'] :lol:
Another highly touted penetrant [by some] is Gibbs. I have used it some, but not enough yet to be as big a booster as Country is for KROIL!
I would like a comparison of tank liners in the mix, since I have a tank to do soon.
There just was a mention of RedKote, and have seen POR 15 referred to, any others? And how do they compare by those who have used them?
Thanks for all you guys do!
 
Rudi,

There's so much experience and good information to capture that we might have to do an online database - it's too much for a facilitator to keep up with!

I can either design you a web-based data page for it, or we can start a "wiki"?

I still would like to create a database page for the Cubs out there so everyone could register their Cub into it and maybe even log maintenance records...
 
Larry in IN":2rmdgs02 said:
I would like a comparison of tank liners in the mix, since I have a tank to do soon.
There just was a mention of RedKote, and have seen POR 15 referred to, any others? And how do they compare by those who have used them?
Thanks for all you guys do!
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That might be tough getting an answer for that question. A person would have to have had experience using different brands of tank liners/sealants to compare for leaks or durability. That would probably have to be a commercial applicator person who has used the various liner products. I had My Cub tank done at the local radiator shop that used Red-Kote and I am very pleased with it.

I am working on a 1944 LA and to My surprise I looked inside the empty tank yesterday and the inside of the tank is original bright shine`y clean metal silver color. I expected to see lots of rust as it has been sitting empty for over 20 years. I put a gallon of gas in it to flush it and it came out clean through the glass bowl the first flushing. (AMAZING).
 
danovercash":3bpycxaq said:
Haven't heard anyone mention "Liquid Wrench" .
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I've used Liquid Wrench, Kroil, as well as most others listed over the years, and several whos names I can't remeber that aren't. Of the ones I'v tried, Kroil is probably the fastest, and maybe penetraits the best, however it is fairly expensive. ($28/gallon). A few years ago I bought a burned tractor that had set for several years. It se in my back yard for a couple months with me going past it and soaking everything on it with Liquid Wrench twice a week. when I started dismantling it I only had 2 bolts (rear lug bolts) that didn't come out. Under an application such as that I prefer Liquid Wrench because of cost, and lots of time.
 
allenlook":348ii5wx said:
Rudi,

There's so much experience and good information to capture that we might have to do an online database - it's too much for a facilitator to keep up with!

I can either design you a web-based data page for it, or we can start a "wiki"?

I still would like to create a database page for the Cubs out there so everyone could register their Cub into it and maybe even log maintenance records...
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Allen:

Sounds like a good idea. although I will have to find out from my server guru what can be done in that vein .... at this point in time uploads are limited to him and me....

Although, for now maybe a database of some sort that I can add to on say a daily/weekly basis and just upload the new data to replace what is there, might be sufficient.

Same with the registry... the one here really needs work, and I want to be able to do it, but right now it is basically an open form dbase and it isn't structured. That is part of the php software I think. and the only way for me to edit is to use Access and I need to have the files sent to me regularily...

That is not great.

I really would like to see something easier. I have the dbase here now with much of the pertinent data, and what I would like to do is to have some sort of registry page that has dropdown dialogues where you click on the the entry you want. I can see it in my mind, I just do not know how to do it...

Brian also has some good ideas that I would like to see implemented as well for how to's etc... so there is no lack of projects...

I gotta chat with Dennis when he has a few minutes.

I really do hope I can make it to Cub-a-rama. It sure would make the process easier......

got a question -- what is a wiki????
 
A wiki (from the Hawaiian term wiki wiki) is a place where every member can add text, delete text, edit text... I think there is a big encyclopedia online called Wikipedia?

In a trusted environment, it becomes a repository of the "collective" knowledge. We could all add to the document or documents about lubricants, penetrants, dessert toppings, etc.
 
Liquid wrench is the stuff that we use in the school shop. seems to work pretty good. havent done much with the KROIL yet.
 
Carl and Jeff:

I agree on the dessert, however my diabetes doesn't :cry: :cry: :cry: Sometimes the things in life that you have to give up as you get older... :roll:
 
Come on, Rudi. I'll get Cathy to whip up a no-sugar apple pie and serve it up with some low-sugar and low-fat ice cream. You know what your limits are but sometimes I cheat a tiny bit.
 
My favorite:
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Did anyone mention JB Weld? Oh! don't forget the GOJO (big orange jug!)
 
Yeah, I like Never-Seez also. I have a can smaller than the one pictured and it has a brush applicator attached to the lid/cap. I have had it for 25 years and I am scraping the bottom of the can now. I cant find it anywhere locally. Maybe I should try a plumbing supply house. :?:
 
johnbron":1y5qd94n said:
Yeah, I like Never-Seez also. I have a can smaller than the one pictured and it has a brush applicator attached to the lid/cap. I have had it for 25 years and I am scraping the bottom of the can now. I cant find it anywhere locally. Maybe I should try a plumbing supply house. :?:
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same thing with our never seez my dad has had it a long time its got a lot of life left
 
I have used Seafoam in the aerosol can, I think it's called "Deep Creep." It seems to work well. Another penetrating oil I really like is Agco "Panther" penetrating oil. Comes in a spray can about the size of a can of shaving cream. A Massey Ferguson or other Agco-brand farm equipment dealer should have it. It sort of foams a little and seems to cling to the part so that it can seep in better.

Al
 
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