Cleaning trans parts

[Cougar281]

Does anyone have any suggestions for a good way to clean the transmission parts since I don't have a parts cleaner? I'd like to clean everything once the trans is apart, and a nice high-temp parts cleaner would be great, but I don't have one... NO I can't use my dishwasher :rofl:. Ideas?

 

[beach_33]

mike told me to use brake cleaner if i remember right

 

[8100 Power]

You know,

with one reply you just might have to use that dishwasher. Let the women go shopping or something.. :rofl:

 

[mytmousemalibu]

Brake clean and compressed air. NO RAGS! Rags have lint and thats one of a trannys worst enemies! I use brake spray and air and if i hafta have a towel, i use Wype-alls. There lint free paper cloths that are used in autobody. And still blow with air after

 

[Mike L.]

Brake clean and compressed air. NO RAGS! Rags have lint and thats one of a trannys worst enemies! I use brake spray and air and if i hafta have a towel, i use Wype-alls. There lint free paper cloths that are used in autobody. And still blow with air after

Been using rags for 44 years.

 

[TrentNell]

i used clean solvent , its patrolium based and will mix with the tranny fluid when refilled , and compressed air . a spray bottle full of solvent to clean the main case .

 

[mytmousemalibu]

Been using rags for 44 years.

Well Ill bow to the tranny king!:rofl:

Seen some linted up filters before but, there using rags with care and then theres shoving rags through a wire wheel near the trannys too:rofl:

My preferance is still Wype-Alls but im wierd like that!

 

[Cougar281]

i used clean solvent , its patrolium based and will mix with the tranny fluid when refilled , and compressed air . a spray bottle full of solvent to clean the main case .

Is this something I can make into "bath" for the internal parts? If not, any suggestions for something I can mix up in a tub to "dip" all the smaller, internal parts in to clean them?

 

[Blueox03]

Been using rags for 44 years.

...and I thought you just had a bad day now and then....



I guess you like sheep for a totally different reason than we all thought...:joker:

 

[MaxPowerLB7]

Brake cleaner works great for me. Except when I'm fortunate enough to work in Trent's shop.

 

[Dzlnut]

I use carb and choke cleaner or brake cleaner.

 

[TrentNell]

Is this something I can make into "bath" for the internal parts? If not, any suggestions for something I can mix up in a tub to "dip" all the smaller, internal parts in to clean them?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=7340

every part will fit except the main case , and as i stated i use a spray bottle and a cup with solvent to to flush the main case . plus a parts whasher come in very handy for many other projects.

 

[Cougar281]

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=7340

every part will fit except the main case , and as i stated i use a spray bottle and a cup with solvent to to flush the main case . plus a parts whasher come in very handy for many other projects.

Thanks for the heads up. I'll have to go get one of those (I have a HF a few miles from home).

 

[clayt171]

...and I thought you just had a bad day now and then....



I guess you like sheep for a totally different reason than we all thought...:joker:

Damn........ :rofl:

 

[TrentNell]

Thanks for the heads up. I'll have to go get one of those (I have a HF a few miles from home).

the only downside to that parts washer is it pumps alot of solvent and amost has to high of psi , i took a chunk of micro fiber cloth and zip tied around the nozzle and it doesnt splash everwhere any more .

 

[MaxFarmer]

good call on slowin down that nozzle!
Anything wrong with diesel fuel as a cleaner?

 

[Cougar281]

I just picked up a pail of this. Anyone have any experience with it?

It says it leaves a light, non greasy film to inhibit corrision. Is that going to be a problem with anything (such as clutches or steels)?

 

[Cougar281]

I just picked up a pail of this. Anyone have any experience with it?

It says it leaves a light, non greasy film to inhibit corrision. Is that going to be a problem with anything (such as clutches or steels)?

Since I can't edit my post, here's the FAQ on the solvent:

» What is the difference between Super Agitene and Regular Agitene?Both are petroleum-based solvents. Super Agitene contains Hand Ease, a cosmetic-grade lanolin formulation, which replaces some of the skin's natural oils removed by the solvent. It helps reduce the chance of irritation and chapping, and leaves a light coating on parts to help retard corrosion. If preparing a part for painting, Regular Agitene is recommended

I called graymills and they said it shouldn't pose a problem, but after some more reading, I'm a but nervous about using the solvent with lanolin Gonna take it back and look for something else.