Posted by John S on Friday, July 19, 2002 at 8:04AM :
In Reply to: cosmoline on gears posted by Dave on Thursday, July 18, 2002 at 11:31PM :
Try mineral spirits.I work for a defense contractor . We use many types of metal protectors . Mineral spirits removes all the ones we currently have. Most parts are then rinsed in Actone.If soap and water works on the type of cosmoline you have take care to dry everything well.You dont't want to start corrosion in your bearings.