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tennx · « **on:** April 02, 2018, 11:43:10 AM »

Ive looked ...can some one point me to flushing directions...thanks

dcorvino · « **Reply #1 on:** April 02, 2018, 02:12:39 PM »

This might help you out

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=141692.0;topicseen

avator · « **Reply #2 on:** April 02, 2018, 03:23:23 PM »

There ya go Phil... give it a shot. Sorry I couldn't locate the thread sooner.

tennx · « **Reply #3 on:** April 02, 2018, 03:27:42 PM »

Thanks guys...actually had seen that one for some reason thought it was more involved...secret sauce didn’t work overnight by itself..will try flush but for backup ordered new brass valve and pump cup...

aceflier · « **Reply #4 on:** April 02, 2018, 03:28:03 PM »

Denatured or rubbing alchohol?

avator · « **Reply #5 on:** April 02, 2018, 03:29:07 PM »

Quote from: aceflier on April 02, 2018, 03:28:03 PM

Denatured or rubbing alchohol?

I used plain old RX over the counter rubbing alcohol.
I use the same thing when cleaning up the barrels after pulling q-tips and patches of goo gone, soft scrub and wd-40.

RBQChicken · « **Reply #6 on:** April 02, 2018, 03:48:17 PM »

Quote from: aceflier on April 02, 2018, 03:28:03 PM

Denatured or rubbing alchohol?

Bourbon.

avator · « **Reply #7 on:** April 02, 2018, 03:55:45 PM »

Quote from: RBQChicken on April 02, 2018, 03:48:17 PM

Quote from: aceflier on April 02, 2018, 03:28:03 PM
Denatured or rubbing alchohol?

Bourbon.

LOL... funny, I have been known to use a little "Southern Alabama Creek Water" in a pinch.

RBQChicken · « **Reply #8 on:** April 02, 2018, 07:24:42 PM »

I've heard good things about creek water. Especially Popcorn Sutton's.

gendoc · « **Reply #9 on:** April 02, 2018, 07:32:08 PM »

Quote from: avator on April 02, 2018, 03:55:45 PM

Quote from: RBQChicken on April 02, 2018, 03:48:17 PM
Quote from: aceflier on April 02, 2018, 03:28:03 PM
Denatured or rubbing alchohol?

Bourbon.
LOL... funny, I have been known to use a little "Southern Alabama Creek Water" in a pinch.

we use simular, but we call it..corn & tater squeezin's....

avator · « **Reply #10 on:** April 02, 2018, 08:34:37 PM »

True story.....
I have alergies and keep nasal spray on hand. I order Secret Sauce in the large shampoo bottles and use empty nasal spray bottles (minus the inner tube) for oiling my pumpers with SS and also for alcohol flushing when needed.....
No, I didn't spray either in my nose... I did, however, flush a pumper with nasal spray..... results were less than effective.
I suggest labeling bottles clearly.

mentolio · « **Reply #11 on:** April 03, 2018, 09:33:10 PM »

My flush was easy mainly due to Ol' Blue needing to be be cocked to pressurize the valve. Without cocking, the pump just pushes alcohol through the valve and out the transfer port/ barrel. Depending on the model you want to flush, it may be more difficult? Man did it work, tho. Best of luck!

Back_Roads · « **Reply #12 on:** April 03, 2018, 09:43:28 PM »

I just did this to a CO2 pistol that was giving me grief, and it is holding gas and working just fine now

mentolio · « **Reply #13 on:** April 06, 2018, 04:01:08 AM »

Rubbing alcohol and Secret Sauce: airgunning’s “Tune-up in a Bottle!!!”🤯

Ultramarine · « **Reply #14 on:** April 06, 2018, 05:51:53 PM »

All this is fascinating but, as english isn't my mother tongue, I just wonder what's rubbing alcohol and denatured alcohol.
OK, the heck if I spoil any Bourbon in my pumper but that doesn't help me. Except of this last category, I have 3 types of alcohol at home : medical one (90%), methylated spirit, and fruit alcohol my wife uses once a year to make what she calls "vin d'orange" (orange wine) I just dare not put my lips in.
I won't disassemble my beloved Crosman 2100 as it shoots better than I can and I'm a poor tinkerer but I'm sure it's quite fouled inside so this alcohol flushing story had my attention. I can't imagine US athletes still rubbing themselves with alcohol to remove any cramps or aches, so could let me know what kind of alcohol you're actually using ?

avator · « **Reply #15 on:** April 06, 2018, 06:26:41 PM »

Yves... use the medical one..(90%)

Back_Roads · « **Reply #16 on:** April 06, 2018, 07:51:29 PM »

Right I thought this was a medical post, and that the Alcohol flush was a new diet plan I could possibly stick to.

RBQChicken · « **Reply #17 on:** April 06, 2018, 10:34:11 PM »

Avator is correct.

Rubbing alcohol is isopropyl alcohol, which is probably what you call medicinal alcohol because it's used to disinfect an area before you puncture it with a needle or scalpel (in medical practice).

I do like the idea of an alcohol flush with bourbon, though, but not for my guns

Ultramarine · « **Reply #18 on:** April 07, 2018, 05:13:28 AM »

Thanks a lot Avator and RBQChicken!

I'll try it cautiously. If my Crosman 2100 shoots everywhere, this will be the first time I can see a drunk airgun

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #19 on:** April 07, 2018, 06:44:21 AM »

I have had luck using a Syringe with 90% Isopropyl to put it down the Air Hole.
The cheaper 70% stuff is 30% water and it did not completely evaporate. The water beads were plain as day after and I did not want to risk doing long term harm.

Learned about it here https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=105393.msg999319#msg999319

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