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3wheelmecca
04-03-2010, 11:41 PM
Ive got my Tecate motor, the engine has had the top end off for a while, some dust has gotten into the crankcase and bearings, nothing horrible. Is it possible to flush it well? the seals are good and it turns over, trans is good, but I have to get that part cleaned out good. I was thinking of filling the crankcase with either gasoline or diesel:twisted:/ carb/brake cleaner and just flushing shaking the trailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro out of it. A guy told me on here, but do not remeber what he used. I really dont want to split the cases because it is only where the crank is and kind of easy.
Any help would be appreciated.

m brater
04-04-2010, 12:14 AM
I'd use kerosene, its got good cleaning and foaming action, oily too. Shake it around a bunch and repeat until fluid comes out clean.

3wheelmecca
04-04-2010, 01:07 AM
ok thanks so much. will it harm seals though?

factoryX
04-04-2010, 03:42 AM
I put mix gas from the tank in or straight gas. shake it around and then drain and repeat it a couple times.

Nick_R_23
04-04-2010, 05:51 AM
I would use diesel and mix a little bit of 2 stroke oil in to get into the bearings, or just pour some in after your cleaner of choice to keep things lubed.

-Nick

tri-Z ripper
04-04-2010, 12:58 PM
Kerosene is basically what is used as parts cleaner! its oily and not as corrosive to the rubber seals! gas with 2 stroke oil works to or! HEY just add oil kick it a few times DRAIN IT then add nice fresh oil! just a thought as well!