pflaming Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 When I started my engine, the connection to the oil gauge was wrong and I pumped some oil into / onto the back of the dash, which now must be a fire hazard. I.have opened It up so I can somewhat get to it, And cleaned all the wires but there remains oil in the recesses and seeps out. Oil does not evaporate, so it must be removed. Suggestions requested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 gusher gusher gusher.....register with the stock market and sell sell sell...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted September 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 One solution thar I will use first. Apply baking soda to the area. This will soak up the oil. Allow the baking soda to sit for 10-15 minutes.[4] then will vacuum and blow it all out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted September 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 I first sprayed everything behind the dash with acetone to thin any oil, since acetone quickly evaporates, thought that was safe. Connection at battery still off. Then I covered the area with backing soda and forced it into cracks and joints. Then let that rest for 15 minutes and put the air hose to it. That really cleaned things. I checked back after an hour and no wet spots. Will wait until morning then recheck and reblow with air before I close it back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 Nice solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted September 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) Yes, I think all is safe now. Edited September 4, 2020 by pflaming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Elder Posted September 4, 2020 Report Share Posted September 4, 2020 Brake Kleen should remove whatever is left and evaporates on its own. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted September 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 (edited) I put together a new oil on my bench. But my flex hose is no good and I’m having a difficult time finding a new one, VPW has them but very pricy. Suggestions will be appreciated. paul i found what I need at Roberts. Ordered it! Edited September 16, 2020 by pflaming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B3B Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 14 hours ago, pflaming said: I put together a new oil on my bench. But my flex hose is no good and I’m having a difficult time finding a new one, VPW has them but very pricy. Suggestions will be appreciated. paul i found what I need at Roberts. Ordered it! what vehicle you working on Paul? you mentioned VPW but, also mentioned a "flex hose" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted September 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 Working on my ‘53 Plymouth. I ordered one from Roberts. Trust it’s the correct one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooljunkie Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 A simple substitute for a flexible oil line could be a grease gun whip hose. Weatherhead made a good one , dont know if they still do. Adapters from 1/8 npt to inverted flare are available too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 I haven't used it yet but I've got a brake hose from a more modern vehicle that is supposed to be a direct replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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