Joys of Rolling in the surf

[BenCantrell]

I was astounded at how much sand made it into these two reels.



I do same as above (full disassemble, clean with toothbrush, oil and grease, reassemble), but I didn't know about using gasoline as a solvent. Probably good to do out on the driveway I imagine.

Is there a story to go with the roll?

[Mahigeer]

Many a houses have caught on fire when occupant/mechanic has used gasoline to clean auto parts.

Dish soap Dawn has been used to clean birds soaked in crude oil.

I have had good results using on reels.

I also use lighter fluid in very small amounts in well ventilated area and in a sealed container.

As a retired ASE certified auto mechanic, etc.,etc. etc., I do not recommend use of gasoline.

[JohnMckroidJr]

Originally Posted by Mahigeer

Many a houses have caught on fire when occupant/mechanic has used gasoline to clean auto parts.

Dish soap Dawn has been used to clean birds soaked in crude oil.

I have had good results using on reels.

I also use lighter fluid in very small amounts in well ventilated area and in a sealed container.

As a retired ASE certified auto mechanic, etc.,etc. etc., I do not recommend use of gasoline.

Warning noted. Having worked on gasoline tankers if the gauger's sample bottles break, the stuff is usually evaporated by the time a sailer comes back from the focsle with a broom and dustpan to sweep up the glass. The evaporative properties are worth noting. Thanks for your insight.

[Mahigeer]

What I have learned is that the fumes of gasoline are the most dangerous.

Much more than the liquid form.

Thus, the principal of carburetors for the internal combustion engines. It atomizes the liquid to a form of a mist so it can be ignited inside of the cylinder.

Fuel injectors do the similar job.

[JohnMckroidJr]

Originally Posted by BenCantrell

I was astounded at how much sand made it into these two reels.



I do same as above (full disassemble, clean with toothbrush, oil and grease, reassemble), but I didn't know about using gasoline as a solvent. Probably good to do out on the driveway I imagine.

Is there a story to go with the roll?

The sand in Florida can be like glue..... dam stuff gets everywhere and increases the value of peddling a little farther to land at a boat ramp. Rolled in the surf not because it was rough, but because I was not paying attention.