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Re: [VAL] Re:1963 Safari black tank valve rebuild



Thanks Glyn
I have some muratic acid in the shop or garage, leftover from some brick 
cleaning. I didn't know it cleaned brass!
Thanks again
Paul

>     Paul,
> 
>     Great job breathing life into an otherwise part relegated to the scrap
> heap.  Want to make it look like it's new?  Bathe it in a 50/50 mix of
> muriatic acid and water (packing and O-rig removed) and it'll come clean
> before your eyes looking like new.
> 
>     Muriatic acid is available at any big box store, hardware store or
> swimming pool supply.
> 
>     Again, nice job,
> 
>     Glyn Judson
>     1969 Caravel #508
>     Santa Monica, CA