D5Dan
Well-Known Member
Hopefully in the next couple days I’ll fill my D5 steering clutch areas with a “solvent” to remove the dirt/gunk (luckily, limited oil in compartments).
Question is: What’s the “best” (aka most effective) solvent(s)?
My list at the moment:
https://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/threads/d5-steering-brake.22024/
BTW, I’m DEFINITELY taking this suggestion from thread above:
“you need to do the dry compartment drain plug trick of drilling a 1/4 inch hole in the plugs and install 3/16 in. cotter pin wigglers to keep them drained.” ...well, once I buy replacement plugs to put in the OPEN/mud-packed drain holes!?!
Manual pages below talk about a NONFLAMMABLE solvent (kinda takes the adrenaline hit outta the “party”!?!)...What would the nonflammable options be??
Realize I’m going to need around 10 gallons to do two/three flushes, which gives me a chance/option to mix solutions; or use one solution type on first (heavy) flush, then different solution on second flush (maybe it evaporates better/quicker??)
Just curious what others have had work for them??
Thanks guys!!
Cat D5 service manual section:
Question is: What’s the “best” (aka most effective) solvent(s)?
My list at the moment:
- Kerosene
- Gasoline
- Diesel
- Mineral Spirits
- Brake cleaner (will need a bunch of cans)
https://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/threads/d5-steering-brake.22024/
BTW, I’m DEFINITELY taking this suggestion from thread above:
“you need to do the dry compartment drain plug trick of drilling a 1/4 inch hole in the plugs and install 3/16 in. cotter pin wigglers to keep them drained.” ...well, once I buy replacement plugs to put in the OPEN/mud-packed drain holes!?!
Manual pages below talk about a NONFLAMMABLE solvent (kinda takes the adrenaline hit outta the “party”!?!)...What would the nonflammable options be??
- Simple Green (diluted?)
- Purple Power cleaner (diluted?)
- Dish soap and water?
- Cascade
Realize I’m going to need around 10 gallons to do two/three flushes, which gives me a chance/option to mix solutions; or use one solution type on first (heavy) flush, then different solution on second flush (maybe it evaporates better/quicker??)
Just curious what others have had work for them??
Thanks guys!!
Cat D5 service manual section: