I agree the only way to make sure you get all the junk out is to cut it open. But with what you have going on I think you will be okay with what your doing. Well except for that Filter part.

Thats a good idea but what do you have planned for a Filter. There is a good amount of flow going through those lines with alot of pressure. When you say one of those clear filter types I picture one of those cheap gas inline filters. I hope thats not the case .mike

Edit I Reread and see you stated the fuel type clear filters. No , Im positive that wont work. I like your idea though. The oil is much to thick and the pressure will be to high IMO. You will POP those filters like a balloon IMO. mike