Originally Posted By: homer
FWIW WD40 is neither a lubricant nor a penetrant. It is a liquid designed to fill gas tanks of vehicals that where shipped overseas. Its something that wont hurt a fuel system and will displace gasoline fumes and sea air. I once took my M16 for an outing with only WD40 to lubricate the gas rings on the bolt. Fried those suckers.


What is the source for this story? Why would anyone want a tank, fuel lines and carburetor full of "instant varnish)?
Thank you,

Last edited by Jim Legg; 12/15/09 01:20 PM.

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