Oil pick up on 1940 356 engine

Posted by Bill Butterworth On 2013/8/19 19:43:38

Have been trying to clean out oil suction screen assembly. Assembly seems way to heavy for its size so have soaking to get out and possible sludge which may be trapped inside. First used carburetor cleaner then diesel fuel. At least what's ever inside has broken loose as I can hear it slosh around when I shake the assembly. but still can't get it out. Can't disassemble to clean as screen is crimped into body all the way around and the protective metal cover that's over the screen is soldered on. Any ideas?
Thanks