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> Part washer solutions, What do you guys recommend?
MoveQik
post Jun 29 2011, 09:15 AM
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Just like the title suggests, what cleaner do you use in your parts washers? Engine is out so time to do some spring(summer) cleaning! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jun 29 2011, 10:15 AM
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Just drop all your crap off at some place & write a check like always (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)










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post Jun 29 2011, 10:16 AM
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...if you can afford enough of this stuff to make it feasible, PB Blaster (no affiliation/free marketing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) ) works great.

I have a half gallon that has been used repeatedly on old engine parts, brake parts and bits'n'pieces for going on 2 years (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)

I left 2 half-shafts with CVs soaking for 3 weeks once - just the last 4 inches or so.

I was shocked at how nice the results were when removed - sorry, didn't think of taking pictures (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Note: Visibility of all the nooks and crannies revealed why the PO had discarded as no good. Axles were saved though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Jun 29 2011, 10:23 AM
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get a parts washer tank at Harbor frieght.
Use kerosene....it works great.

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post Jun 29 2011, 12:11 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Jun 29 2011, 09:23 AM) *

get a parts washer tank at Harbor frieght.
Use kerosene....it works great.

Rich

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It can smell a bit though.
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post Jun 29 2011, 12:15 PM
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QUOTE(underthetire @ Jun 29 2011, 11:11 AM) *

QUOTE(r_towle @ Jun 29 2011, 09:23 AM) *

get a parts washer tank at Harbor frieght.
Use kerosene....it works great.

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It can smell a bit though.



Smells better than PB!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)
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post Jun 29 2011, 12:47 PM
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QUOTE(underthetire @ Jun 29 2011, 11:11 AM) *

QUOTE(r_towle @ Jun 29 2011, 09:23 AM) *

get a parts washer tank at Harbor frieght.
Use kerosene....it works great.

Rich

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It can smell a bit though.


& have you priced Kerosene lately its FREAKIN expensive.
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post Jun 29 2011, 01:03 PM
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I always take my parts to the shop when I need to clean. It is called a CUDA parts washer. It is like a big diswasher that uses a detergent that doesn't smell bad at all.

http://www.cudausa.com/Top-Load-Parts-Washers.aspx
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post Jun 29 2011, 01:43 PM
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I am using kero, but wish to change to something else. Others mentioned Purple Power or some such stuff works real well.
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post Jun 29 2011, 02:48 PM
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QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jun 29 2011, 03:43 PM) *

I am using kero, but wish to change to something else. Others mentioned Purple Power or some such stuff works real well.

hmmm,
It cleans very well, but you really need to wear gloves.
It does some funky things to your skin and will get in via your pores....I know.

I put a 356 case in a large plastic box and covered it in that stuff.
It was shiny when I took it out.
I fell in love...then started to use that more and more....till it wrecked my hands and more.

I went back to kerosene.....it always works, and it does not rot out metal containers...or hurt parts if left in to long (when life takes over)

You can leave a part in kerosene for a long time...its fine.
With Purple power you need to pay attention...

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post Jun 29 2011, 03:04 PM
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I learned the hard way (as others have) that Simple Green is a great way to ruin your washer pump, strip paint off of the inside of the washer, and generally ruin a set of 911T heads if left sitting in the solution. Use with extreme caution, and I would not recommend it as a parts washer solution.

Ever since that episode, my parts washer tank has acted as a dry storage bin for used paint brushes and scrapers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Jun 29 2011, 03:06 PM
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Verrrrrry funny LE Boy! I wish I had wrote somebody a check to pull this damn motor! 113-115 degrees on the days I was doing it.
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post Jun 29 2011, 03:08 PM
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So kerosene in a well ventilated area sound like the popular choice. I'll look into it.

Thanks guys.
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post Jun 29 2011, 04:32 PM
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QUOTE(MoveQik @ Jun 29 2011, 02:06 PM) *

Verrrrrry funny LE Boy! I wish I had wrote somebody a check to pull this damn motor! 113-115 degrees on the days I was doing it.

I did find it pretty dang funny! The parts cleaner is a very good idea though. Been thinking about grabbing one at HF for a while. Yeah I am glad I don't have to deal with that heat. The 80 degrees we had at WCR was perfect
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post Jun 29 2011, 05:38 PM
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How about paint thinner/mineral spirits ?
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Industrial Purple works great.
You can get it at HD for ~$35 per 5 gallons.

You are supposed to thin it with water but I use it straight up & it works great even with the parts washer pump.
It will remove paint from steel surfaces and you should not use it on aluminum.

dont get it on your hands. you cannot wash it off easily and sucks ALL the moisture from your skin.

For carb parts I use an ultrasonic parts cleaner and denatured alcohol.

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post Jun 30 2011, 12:00 AM
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Diesel fuel works pretty well too and is an alternative to Kerosene.
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post Jun 30 2011, 05:29 AM
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I use nothing but odorless mineral spirits.
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post Jun 30 2011, 05:46 AM
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Sell the parts washer and rent Ferg (IMG:style_emoticons/default/FERG.gif)
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QUOTE(vsg914 @ Jun 30 2011, 04:29 AM) *

I use nothing but odorless mineral spirits.


Ditto. Have been using it in my HF parts washer for about 10 years
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