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Old 31-10-18, 01:04
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Default 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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Old 31-10-18, 01:12
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Sounds like you will be freeing up some track.


So inquiring minds want to know....what doeas it cost for a 40 gallon drum, and where did you source it from.
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Old 31-10-18, 02:15
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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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Old 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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Old 31-10-18, 03:26
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Default 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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Old 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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