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Cleaning crank case - need to split it???

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GateKeeper said:
I would probably use Varsol, that is my opinion, it will clean out the area and it leaves things sort of oily, at least nothing will dry out and start rusting on you....

you can always pour some more oil afterwards and let it drain out overnight...

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Exactly, you want something very thin like varsol so it flows through rather than sticking to the bearings and crank. Before you put the pan back on you should pour a bit of oil through to make sure the rod and crank bearings are coated and any remaining varsol is displaced but all debris must be out by this time.
 
Would odorless mineral spirits work too? I have a jug of that lying around.
 
easy way to figure it out, pour some on your hand a little bit, don't want to hurt yourself, but that stuff is not caustic, let it dry, does it leave a film ? or does it dry and leave a white or any kind of residue, if yes don't use it..

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