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Old 08-24-2010, 12:48 AM
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killerkoolaid
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Originally Posted by blackbeardrollo
Just a precaution, had my speed apart waiting on bearings and had all internal parts in a ziploc bag that i sprayed lightly with wd to keep moisture out. The silicone in the speed crank absorbed it all and ballooned outside normal dimensions! i have it airing out and seems to have swollen down to normal so justt be careful
i wouldnt reuse those orings...replace them...my best guess the hardness has changed and ther are probably going to be very brittle

Originally Posted by Werks
Hey Tony (long time since we've spoke last!) I've tested most of these oils that people use for after run and I can tell you that when it comes to Marvel Mystery Oil, at least their Air Tool Oil it will do the same thing if you douse the engine and leave it in there for a while.
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