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another product available to us is automatic dish washer detergent -- look
for one that contains sodium metacylicate - it is not a corrosive as Lye.
(sodium Hydroxide) A good neutralizer is cheap citrus cola. And you are
absolutely correct sodium hydroxide will destroy aluminum. I am in
detergent business.
> Anyone wishing to use this method should be warned that lye will dissolve
> aluminum. If there is any aluminum in the cooling system (like cylinder
> block or branch tube) it will be damaged by the lye. Fortunately there is
no
> aluminum in the cooling system of a M35 so far as I am aware. Also, I am
> no chemist, but if the purpose of adding baking soda is to neutralize the
> action of the lye, it won't. Rinsing with water to reduce the lye
> concentration works best. Thats my nickels worth on the subject.
> Ken
>
>
> > Problem solved! Thank you for all the advice and recommendations.
> > I drained the cooling system, re-filled it with water and Red Devil
> > brand drain cleaner with lye. Drained that, re-filled with water and
> > baking soda. Flushed that out with clear water. The replaced radiator
> > hoses (the ones I could get to) and radiator cap (NAPA 703-1422, 10
> > lbs.) replaced thermostat (NAPA 358-180) made my own gasket. Refilled
> > system with new anti-freeze.
> > Jeff Neer
> > MVPA #21271
> > M-35 A-2C
>
>
>
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