I previously posted this to alt.autos.studebaker, so I apologize for the duplcation, but I have found this to be a most interesting product. After reading all its uses I was thinking "snake oil", but it works.
This would be off topic except that I am using it on Studebakers (and a
Packard). No, I don't sell it or own stock in the company.
Ballistol could almost be called a miracle product because it can be used on
so many things. I learned of it from the manager of an Ace Hardware store
in Avon, NC (Cape Hatteras). He went to a lot of trouble to stock it
outside his Ace Hardware system because it was so popular among salt-water
boaters, both commercial fishermen and knowledgeable recreational boaters.
I have used it on my RV which we leave there year around (very corrosive
atmosphere). A few weeks ago I brought a can home to try on various
Studebaker problems. First thing I used it on was a non-functional courtesy
light switch on the passenger door jamb of my '64 Daytona convertible. In a
few minutes it was working. Then I went to the '57 Packard wagon I
foolishly bought a while back. None of the door latches would work which I
found out when the seller tied the doors shut to deliver it. I squirted
them liberally and in a few minutes all four were functional. I had
wondered why the license plate light/bracket hit the bumper when you opened
the tail gate. I thought maybe it should swivel. Squirted it liberally and
in a few minutes it did swivel. Yesterday I used it on the carb in my
Wagonaire because the linkage had gotten rusty and was sticking.Today I used
it on the rear spring bushing bolts on the convert. They were frozen tight.
In maybe 15 minutes I was able to take off the nut and turn the bolt. The
bolt, however, was frozen to the inner part of the bushing so I am leaving
it overnight to free up (report to follow). Tonight I couldn't get one
aluminum jalousie window to close in our solarium. Squirt to each pivot and
it went right shut. Check this website to see the 1001 uses of Ballistol.
For "green" people, the Material Data Safety Sheet comes up on Googling
"Ballistol Lube" and it checks out to be very environmentally friendly too.
[img=right]http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/64%20Daytona%20Convertible/Copy%20of%20DaytonaConvert7-20-06.JPG[/img=right]
Paul Johnson
'53 Commander Starliner (since 1966)
'64 Daytona Wagonaire (original owner)
'64 Daytona Convertible (2006)
Museum R-4 engine
This would be off topic except that I am using it on Studebakers (and a
Packard). No, I don't sell it or own stock in the company.
Ballistol could almost be called a miracle product because it can be used on
so many things. I learned of it from the manager of an Ace Hardware store
in Avon, NC (Cape Hatteras). He went to a lot of trouble to stock it
outside his Ace Hardware system because it was so popular among salt-water
boaters, both commercial fishermen and knowledgeable recreational boaters.
I have used it on my RV which we leave there year around (very corrosive
atmosphere). A few weeks ago I brought a can home to try on various
Studebaker problems. First thing I used it on was a non-functional courtesy
light switch on the passenger door jamb of my '64 Daytona convertible. In a
few minutes it was working. Then I went to the '57 Packard wagon I
foolishly bought a while back. None of the door latches would work which I
found out when the seller tied the doors shut to deliver it. I squirted
them liberally and in a few minutes all four were functional. I had
wondered why the license plate light/bracket hit the bumper when you opened
the tail gate. I thought maybe it should swivel. Squirted it liberally and
in a few minutes it did swivel. Yesterday I used it on the carb in my
Wagonaire because the linkage had gotten rusty and was sticking.Today I used
it on the rear spring bushing bolts on the convert. They were frozen tight.
In maybe 15 minutes I was able to take off the nut and turn the bolt. The
bolt, however, was frozen to the inner part of the bushing so I am leaving
it overnight to free up (report to follow). Tonight I couldn't get one
aluminum jalousie window to close in our solarium. Squirt to each pivot and
it went right shut. Check this website to see the 1001 uses of Ballistol.
For "green" people, the Material Data Safety Sheet comes up on Googling
"Ballistol Lube" and it checks out to be very environmentally friendly too.
[img=right]http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/64%20Daytona%20Convertible/Copy%20of%20DaytonaConvert7-20-06.JPG[/img=right]
Paul Johnson
'53 Commander Starliner (since 1966)
'64 Daytona Wagonaire (original owner)
'64 Daytona Convertible (2006)
Museum R-4 engine
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