Cleaning exhaust build up on FEL arms??

[surfran]

I use Simple Green. It's easier on the paint than some of the other methods. I just spray it on let it sit a few minutes then wash it off.

 

[rbcsaver]

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Careful with SG as it is a st\rong alkyli and can ruin paint, damage aluminum, etc.
regards,
Steve

 

[surfran]

Thanks I didn't realize that. I have never had any issues with it on the paint, but I will pay more attention to how long I leave it on.

 

[botalvr]

I use Castrol Super Clean, works great, don't let it soak for too long. Removes it all. Works great on lots of other stuff too.

 

[CTyler]

Spray some Simple Green on it and it will come right off.

 

[EquipmentJunkie]

I agree. Simple green is the best thing that I have found for diesel soot.

 

[Ken_H]

Simple green cuts right through that junk and is user friendly. I use it everytime I wash my tractor. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[jstreet]

I added a 1 1/4" copper, 45 deg. sweat street elbow. (pointed down)
Cut two slots 180 deg. apart, and the width of a hose clamp, in the end of the copper fitting that fits over the tractor exhaust. (slots let it compress a little when the hose clamp is tightened. It's a snug fit anyway)
I was going to weld a fitting on, but I wanted to try one anyone could do that doesn't weld.
It works great, all the exhaust goes to the ground now.

I came across your post about attaching a copper elbow to the B3030 exhaust pipe. I did just that, and I think it'll cure the problem of soot all over the FEL and hydraulic hoses.
Thanks?
John Street
Honeoye, NY

 

[The Haymaker]

Castrol Superclean. I love that stuff. Buy it by the gallon at Kmart and dump it in spray bottles. The purple cleaner melts it right off. You may need to rub a bit for thicker deposits..........chim

Unless you live in Maine, home of the EnvionMENTAList whackos. Can't buy that or oil-based paints and stains.

 

[4shorts]

I used to get soot on the FEL of my 4240 so I put a turn down pipe on the exhaust. Worked ok but could smell fumes once in awhile. When I got the 5740
I decided it was time to actually design and build a vertical stack conversion kit for the machine so I did it and now no soot. No fumes. I'm
Happy

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