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If I can't find any kerosine,will another solvent work?
I'm flushing out the engine on my 31 coupe.
I've already been instructed on how to do it
just need to know if anything else will work.
Thanks
Stanman
Last edited by stanman; 05/23/11 08:30 PM.
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Chevrolet said not to use lushing oils. If you want to flush the crankcase use 3 Qrs. of #10 oil (#5 today) run about 20 minutes til oil is hot and drain.
On an old car with unknown amounts of sludge I would not use any flushing oils. I would drop the pan, inspect, clean the oil pump screen and pan and do it the correct way.
If you have ever cleaned out a dirty oil pan youwould know that whats in the bottom o the pan will not even budge with kerosene and a stiff brush. It must be scraped out with a sharp putty knife.
Last edited by Chev Nut; 05/23/11 09:23 PM.
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Droppin the pan's the only true way to do it. been there before.
In my shop, quality is a standard, NOT and option.
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I've also been there, best to drop the pan and determine what needs to be done. You can take the oil pan to a radiator or engine shop to be cleaned.
You probably don't want to run thin oil and risk damaging the bearings before you check it out.
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I tried that on my international tractor and eventually dropped the sump. Had to use a scraper to get all the gunk of the pan. Also cleaned the oil pump strainer while it was off.
flushing oil is a waste of time on old machinery. Its OK if used regularly on newer stuff...
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