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22 Apr 2011 02:37 #446244 by Nelson
Have U got a homemade parts washer? was created by Nelson
how did you make it? What components did you use? it's such a simple device it seems like a great thing to make yourself.
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22 Apr 2011 03:29 #446251 by purls
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Not homemade, but I've had success using a friend's ultrasonic cleaner. Cleaned my petcock right up, along with a few other small things. You couldn't use it for anything big, but a used one isn't hard to find. The one I'm using is a spare, and he uses them to clean medical grade stuff. Cleans tons of stuff really well. No solvents required, but you can use them.

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22 Apr 2011 09:12 #446266 by Proxy
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22 Apr 2011 09:18 #446268 by wireman
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a hose run from a fish tank pump run to the bottem of a plastic tub like that helps keep things stirred up,cleans better B)
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22 Apr 2011 10:04 #446273 by Proxy
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22 Apr 2011 10:15 #446275 by Patton
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Attaching dirty part to the propeller also seems to help. :)
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22 Apr 2011 10:19 #446277 by Kidkawie
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Before i bought my parts washer I used a 5 gallon bucket with a coupla tins of mineral spirits in it.
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22 Apr 2011 10:21 - 22 Apr 2011 10:25 #446279 by Motor Head
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A 55 or 30 gallon drum, depending on size/ space, cut in half length wise. With a smooth straight cut, you can add some angle Iron for a good fitting lid area, and strength. Hinge the back so you have your lid, put it on a stand, preferably metal, add a pump if you want, also the small bung down for draining later. And I still use a mix of Diesel and gas, 7:1 seems like a good ratio, so ventilation is a must.
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22 Apr 2011 10:38 #446281 by roy-b-boy-b
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You could probably buy one as cheap as you could build one. I think mine was under 50 bucks.
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22 Apr 2011 12:11 #446291 by 531blackbanshee
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like roy said.

www.harborfreight.com/6-1-2-half-gallon-parts-washer-96952.html

hard to beat that for less than $50.00 bucks ready to fill up and plug in .

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22 Apr 2011 12:19 #446292 by dshelly
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For large parts, steel or cast iron only! Use a 55 gal. steel drum cut off. Raise drum up with a couple cinder blocks. Add a heat source underneath ( preferrably outside) add water and a can of crystal drain cleaner. Let parts sit and agitate every so often. Takes off grease , paint and any other stickey residue. Just don't stick your arm in there.
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22 Apr 2011 16:14 #446321 by Nelson
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and whats that solvent called... you know the stuff that was standard in autoshops for years. I wanna say "stoddard solvent" does that sound right? where do I get it?

I'd like something that won't leave a residue so it's ready for painting engine parts.
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