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Cleaning gearbox |
mgardstr |
Jan 23 2011, 11:02 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 13-January 11 From: Birmingham Member No.: 12,587 Region Association: South East States |
I just seperated the engine from the gearbox and wanted to clean the gearbox before replacing the seal and connecting it back to the engine. What do you suggest for cleaning off the 37 years of yuck? It's cold outside and I don't really want to be using the pressure washer, if that's a suggestion.
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sean_v8_914 |
Jan 23 2011, 11:08 AM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
plastic scraper to remove thick chunks first
screw driver to gouge chunks out of corners easy-off oven cleaner(name brand not generic) 30 min EYE PROTECTION, GLOVES, scrubby brush and it comes off like butter do not leave it on there more than an hour!!! repeat proceedure if ya want it cleaner but do not leave oven cleaner on there more than 60 min (30 is best) |
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