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Old 03-31-2011, 09:11 AM
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hi guys! whats the best thing to use to clean electric motors in starter box, just looking for somthing cheap that works well, thanks!
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ya think, what motor spray works the best?
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Originally Posted by inferno13
ya think, what motor spray works the best?
Probably any generic motor spray you can get from Wally World or Autozone, etc. I've persoanlly never cleaned my starter box motors, probably never will. When they stop working (probably a few years at least) that just means it's time for a new box!
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Probably any generic motor spray you can get from Wally World or Autozone, etc. I've persoanlly never cleaned my starter box motors, probably never will. When they stop working (probably a few years at least) that just means it's time for a new box!
thanks, i like to try to keep my things minty
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thanks, i like to try to keep my things minty
might i suggest altoids ? they are curiously strong you know....
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Originally Posted by inferno13
hi guys! whats the best thing to use to clean electric motors in starter box, just looking for somthing cheap that works well, thanks!
I use this, then re-oil the bushings.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...tor-Spray-13oz
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might i suggest altoids ? they are curiously strong you know....
thanks but im a tic tac guy!!
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I use this, then re-oil the bushings.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...tor-Spray-13oz
looks like good stuff, ill grab a can!
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I use a can of electric motor cleaner from Menards. Just make sure you get the plastic safe stuff.
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Motor Spray, or if you can't find it, Mass Airflow Sensor Cleaner works great too..

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Originally Posted by tmaxx26power
I use a can of electric motor cleaner from Menards. Just make sure you get the plastic safe stuff.
ok, thanks, i ordered a can today, by the way Ezra will be getting mail, went out today! hope he likes
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Denatured alcohol works good too.
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