cleaning t case
so whats the best cleaner to cut thru all the grease and grime? 
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From: Shreveport, LA
Gasoline or mineral spirits beats any of the green or purple or chartreuse cleaners any day. Pretty sure those are cheaper thank the colored cleaners as well; Avoid Walmart's version of "Mineral spirits."
It claims it's 60% renewable...but the renewable content is water.
It claims it's 60% renewable...but the renewable content is water.
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From: Lost In a Pit of Despair
I just did the same with my t-case.
I don't know what state of apart yours is in, but I had all the covers, seal retainers, etc off. I soaked those in gasoline by themselves for a few days, then blasted and cleared the aluminum pieces (Not necessary to blast, I just do because I can). Took the mostly stripped down case and put it in a big bucket, poured some gasoline, and went to town with a couple scrub brushes. Use something other than a wire brush if you go with gas, because you don't want any chance of sparks.
After cleaning I blew it out with compressed air to make sure all the fuel was evaporated, them assembled. Right before I painted, I wiped the whole thing down with acetone to remove any grease/grime/silicone that made it onto the case.
-Jameson
I don't know what state of apart yours is in, but I had all the covers, seal retainers, etc off. I soaked those in gasoline by themselves for a few days, then blasted and cleared the aluminum pieces (Not necessary to blast, I just do because I can). Took the mostly stripped down case and put it in a big bucket, poured some gasoline, and went to town with a couple scrub brushes. Use something other than a wire brush if you go with gas, because you don't want any chance of sparks.
After cleaning I blew it out with compressed air to make sure all the fuel was evaporated, them assembled. Right before I painted, I wiped the whole thing down with acetone to remove any grease/grime/silicone that made it onto the case.
-Jameson
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From: Lost In a Pit of Despair
I forgot to mention, before I tore anything down I sprayed it down a few times with a solution of Diesel , dish soap, and water to degrease, and then hit it with the pressure washer hooked up to a hot water line. I did three sets of soak and wash. Make sure it you're pressure washing that you plug the speedo gear hole.
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