105 transmission flush?

[Kevin Trent <trentkc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have a transmission out of a '71 Berlina that has been sitting for ~8 
years.  Last time I drove it, my recollection is that it shifted well and 
would be operational for reuse.  I'm about to reinstall it, and am 
replacing the front and rear oil seals.  When I drained the oil there was 
sludgy goop at in the settling areas, and when I removed the bellhousing to 
replace that seal, I saw more sludge.  The stuff is slowly draining out, 
but I'm wondering if there is a SAFE way to "flush" the trans while out of 
the car. I've thought of putting in a quart of kerosene and shaking it 
around to loosen up and dissolve the sludge, but sure don't want to muck up 
the bearings by splashing grit in them while at the same time washing away 
the protective residual oil on bearing surfaces.
I also do not want to split the case and wipe it clean.  Finally, I'm not 
sure this is really a problem - the sludge is at the bottom - aren't they 
designed to accommodate such natural contamination?

Any suggestions or experience??

Thanks,  //KCT
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