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31-10-18, 01:04
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Why would i buy a 40 Gal drum of molasses ?
For the first time in my life i bought molasses in bulk . Why ? Who gave me that idea and for what ?
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31-10-18, 02:15
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Molasses
Thanks Rob for your post.
Congratulations on solving the enigma. First let me ask a few questions . Should the links and pins be completely covered with the molasses ! How long should i let them stand in the bath ? I intend to use the pressure washer to clean them once the treatment is over . Is it a good idea given water will bring rust ? Should i use paint tinner ? Now the source. I went to a local feed store . It is a coop run by and for local farmers . I buy tractor parts and feed / salt licks for my deer / moose hunting there . The regular molasses is for mixing with animal feed . The price is $80 for the molasses and $ 29 for the barrel and plumbing ( faucet/ spigot ) . If you return the barrel they refund you the $20. If you are good with the clerk , he / she will sell you the barrel that is past the best before date or that was contaminated and is improper to feed to animals . All the molasses sold for animal feeding is not proper for human consumption. I paid $50 for the spoiled batch i bought and my spare tracks are bathing as we speak in 20 Gallons of the stuff. Sweet smell in my hangar ...
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31-10-18, 02:25
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They may flash rust with the water, but no mater what you rinse them with, they will eventually get wet anyway. If your plan is to paint them, there are a number of paints that don't mind a little bit of flash rust...in fact they prefer it for adhesion.
I'll have to check some of the feed supply places here. For that kind of money, why not.
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31-10-18, 03:26
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track bath
I read here somewhere that molasses will unfreeze Carrier tracks.
May the author please chime in with your experience . How long does it take ?
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31-10-18, 03:44
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Just saw a post dated 25- 12 - 2016 by Mike Kelly on the subject.
Also saw a post by David Dunlop 03-03 -16. Only question that remains is how much water do i add to the 20 Gallons of molasses i have already poured on the tracks ? Any ideas, suggestions, guesses ?
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