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By Johnny B - 9 Years Ago
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Gentleman, I have a 1956 merc Montclair with a 312 Y block. It still retains the original oil bath air cleaner. What is the best way to clean the element in the top half of the cleaner? Just soak it in a tub of gas? Is there any way to remove the element? Thank You all in advance
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By NoShortcuts - 9 Years Ago
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Hmmmm... Kerosene would be safer. I've used naptha. Some use mineral spirits in their parts cleaning tanks. The commercial cleaners like Graymills' Super Agitene are available in 5 gallon buckets, but they're going for over 100 bucks a pop which is steep for occasional use by a casual hobbyist.
Others may have suggestions. 
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By Lou - 9 Years Ago
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I use Supper Clean, have for years. Spray it on, gallon ($7.00) last couple of years.
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By GREENBIRD56 - 9 Years Ago
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The same chemical de-greaser agent as "Super Clean" is also available as "Purple Power" and maybe other names. Use with care - it will take the oil right out of your skin too and leave your hands pretty raw. But it really works well on parts.......................
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By Rono - 9 Years Ago
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In addition to all of the above choices, I just bought a 5 gallon bucket of Stoddard Solvent from NAPA Auto Parts for my parts washer for $45.00. It may be overkill if you don't plan on cleaning many oily parts, but I wanted you to know it is available.
Rono
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