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sandblaster:
I have used diesel for flushing and it seems to work good and at what, $4.00 per gallon USD?

Polar-Bus:

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--- Quote from: littlewing78 on September 06, 2011, 11:55:44 AM ---Okay I see where the spring goes.  I have one ordered along with a new gasket.  Now I just hope I can find the other part of the spring.

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Obviously drain your trans oil, into an empty pan, run a magnet in the drained oil. You might get lucky and the broken spring piece might exit with the draining oil.

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If not... CHEAP CHEAP mineral spirits makes a good flush....

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Ahhhhh  good tip, I didn't think of a flush. Back in the 70's we used to mix 50/50 oil and kerosene to wash the sludge buildup from the inside of auto engines.

Friar-Tuck:

I have used diesel in the past with good results also. 
   Make sure you have large enough containers to catch the stuff. 
  The mineral spirits will come in different "Brands" but it's basically the same stuff.
 Don't worry about the brand, Ace, Home Depot etc.   
Tuck\o/

littlewing78:
So how do I do the flush? Just put my clutch cover back on and fill and drain it?

Friar-Tuck:
 I would get some bottles like from gear oil, or a cap you can add some hose to. Use a funnel to fill the bottles.
   Stand the bike up an start flushing, From as near the top as you can.
  Tuck\o/

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