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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-29-23, 09:46 AM

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Chains submerged in Diesel fuel

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Posted By SkinGriz

I guessed they used something like Bacardi 151,...

I guessed they used something like Bacardi 151, but I’ve never tried it so I don’t really know.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-28-23, 09:24 PM

Replies: 113

Chains submerged in Diesel fuel

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Posted By SkinGriz

Not highly flammable. Gasoline is highly...

Not highly flammable. Gasoline is highly flammable, diesel frequently needs a wick or something to kick it off.

Or the adiabatic feedback loop.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-28-23, 02:49 AM

Replies: 113

Chains submerged in Diesel fuel

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Posted By SkinGriz

It’s not corrosive.

It’s not corrosive.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-28-23, 12:28 AM

Replies: 113

Chains submerged in Diesel fuel

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Posted By SkinGriz

I don’t think so. He said he’s in Europe. He...

I don’t think so.
He said he’s in Europe. He didn’t say where in Europe.
Frankfurt? He can probably get anything we can.
Rural Bulgaria? Maybe not. But you can get diesel pretty much anywhere on...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-27-23, 03:33 PM

Replies: 113

Chains submerged in Diesel fuel

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Posted By SkinGriz

That’s a concern on commercial fishing boats. Not...

That’s a concern on commercial fishing boats. Not bike chains.
And probably not anymore with the ultra low sulfur requirements.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-27-23, 03:31 PM

Replies: 113

Chains submerged in Diesel fuel

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Posted By SkinGriz

No. it doesn’t. A bike chain is in an open...

No. it doesn’t. A bike chain is in an open environment. So even if diesel (Or any cleaner) was completely pure, the chain will pick up enough contamination during the first ride that it won’t matter...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-27-23, 03:27 PM

Replies: 113

Chains submerged in Diesel fuel

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Posted By SkinGriz

It’s still clean enough for a chain.

It’s still clean enough for a chain.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-27-23, 12:19 PM

Replies: 113

Chains submerged in Diesel fuel

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Posted By SkinGriz

No. The water in Diesel fuel is from water...

No.

The water in Diesel fuel is from water condensing on the side of the tank.

Water is not attracted to diesel fuel.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-26-23, 10:36 PM

Replies: 113

Chains submerged in Diesel fuel

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Posted By SkinGriz

OP. If it works for you that is all that...

OP.

If it works for you that is all that matters.

I’ve never heard of diesel being corrosive.

The one person that said they forgot about the chain and it was rusted probably put a wet chain...

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