Don't use Silicon fluid in these systems - it does not have sufficient lubrication ability to keep the pump healthy - the pump will self destruct quickly after this is done. Dick Benjamin ----- Original Message ----- From: Chris Hawkins <imperial1966@xxxxxxxxx> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 6:56 AM Subject: Re: IML: Fire possibility from 6V solenoid?? > How about using silicone brake fluid? My assumption > (perhaps incorrect) is that it is much less flammable > than regular brake fluid or trans fluid. > > Just a thought, > > Chris H. > > 60 NY T&C > 66 Crown Convertible > 66 LeBaron > > > --- KerryPinkerton <pinkertonk@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > Ok, all you EE types, I have a serious question. > > Steve Charette found a 6V solenoid in the > > McMaster-Carr catalog. Thanks Steve, I missed it. > > > > http://www.mcmaster.com/ > > > > Go to item # 4916K11 > > > > This is a Pnuematic valve with Buna-N seals. It is > > NOT designed for brake fluid. Here is the question. > > > > If this thing were to leak, is there any danger of > > fire from the solenoid energizing? I'd hate to burn > > the Crown down.... Is there a non flammable fluid > > that would subsitute? > > > > I'd THINK that if it will hold air, it will hold > > fluid. This thing is only 24 bucks and I can build > > the cylinder for next to nothing so it could be a > > good > > solution for all of us with these hydralic windows > > lifts. > > > > Your thoughts please. > > > > Kerry > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Do You Yahoo!? > > Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup > > http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com > > > >