Cleaning Transmissiion Suction Screen when changing Oil

[MMH]

Manual indicates that suction screen should be cleaned w/ a mild solvent. I have carburetor cleaner (gallon can w/ bucket in it). Can I clean the screen in this or would it be too aggressive?

 

[KRH]

I just use some gasoline / kerosene. Easier on skin & lungs!~!! Used paint brush to get the steel filings out of screen.

Good luck!!!

 

[AKfish]

You don't really need an aggressive solvent for the job. Just something to clean the hyd fluid from the metal filing's to get them loose from the mesh screen. I used some lo-volatil part's cleaner and parts brush for most of the cleaning but an old toothbrush for the last of the really fine metallic stuff.

AKfish

 

[arlen4720]

You don't really need an aggressive solvent for the job. Just something to clean the hyd fluid from the metal filing's to get them loose from the mesh screen. I used some lo-volatil part's cleaner and parts brush for most of the cleaning but an old toothbrush for the last of the really fine metallic stuff.

AKfish

I like to use starting fluid... the buzz is better:thumbsup:

 

[AKfish]

I like to use starting fluid... the buzz is better:thumbsup:

:laughing: Yeeee Haaaa!

 

[cowski]

i use air pressure to clean mine.

 

[AKfish]

i use air pressure to clean mine.

That was the final step before re-installing. My compressor is set for 175psi. So, I was pretty careful not to damage the screen and/or the screen seam at each end of the tube.

AKfish

 

[MMH]

Ended up using kerosine & a gun cleaning nylon brush. Blew out w/ air compressor to dry. Expected to find sludge on the screen, but jiust some minor metal chips, so kerosene worked good.

 

[mjncad]

Mineral spirits works good too.