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Old 08-23-2017, 08:41 PM
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I wouldn't be just trusting the castor oil in your fuel... Maybe it is because it is so humid in Queensland during our summer but in the past i have still has rusty bearings.

Castor oil is a bit sticky and does not attract moisture, it will create a perfect airtight seal on the metal parts. Castor has a negative thing that it will dry out. It can block the needles and lock the piston if it is not used for a long time. A good afterrun is made of an oil that will not dry out.

Both main ingredient in our fuel NitroMethane and methanol are hydroscopic and attract moisture causing rust.

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