what chemical can i use to clean lower unit

[bruce h]

i have a 85hp electric shift and was woundering what chemical i can use to clean the lower unit

 

[12Footer]

Re: what chemical can i use to clean lower unit

Don't bother cleaning it, unless you have it totally torn down, in which case, gasoline is the cheapest cleaner. However (just a tip), I made a parts cleaner from a toyota fuel pump,and an old BBQ grill I use minral spirits as a cleaning fluid,and filter/reuse it over and over ...It's really shot by the time I drain and refill this thing.<br />Werks great

 

[petryshyn]

Re: what chemical can i use to clean lower unit

Careful what you subject the solenoids to. I would use dextron III. Don't use anything that will attack varnish (wire insulation)<br /><br />Fill the LU with dextron. While running on a hose, put it through the gears several times. This will clean out most debris. If it doesn't, a tear down is needed.....

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: what chemical can i use to clean lower unit

Bruce.... I use "Mineral Spirits" exclusively. I've found that it is quick cleaning, has a fast evaporation rate when drying parts with compressed air, and WILL NOT damage anything.