I have a hydraulic tank with lots of sludge on the bottom. What solvent should I use to flush the tank? The tank has a 2" fill opening and a 2" opening near the bottom where the sump filter is. There is no way to reach inside and clean with rags. I would like to put a couple inches of solvent in it and then flush it out. I am concerned with using a solvent that could leave residuals that contaminate the new fluid I will add when I place it back in service.
I am in the process of replacing all of the hydraulic lines on the machine as well as cleaning or repacking the cylinders. The tank is the last item that needs to be addressed before I reassemble everything.
I am in the process of replacing all of the hydraulic lines on the machine as well as cleaning or repacking the cylinders. The tank is the last item that needs to be addressed before I reassemble everything.