Posted by Dean Olson on April 07, 2011 at 21:21:09 from (76.31.42.124):
In Reply to: Part(s) Washers posted by Al L. in Wisc. on April 07, 2011 at 09:32:52:
I use a 55 gallon drum with removable sealed lid filled with about 30 gallons of diesel to soak and pre-clean. I have an 20 qt aluminum basket out of an old turkey fryer that I use for the small parts. I have about $150 in that as the diesel was the most expensive component. That was the cheap and easy way to go initially. I have since acquired a professional grade parts washer that sits on top of a 30 gallon drum it has a pump with a brush that flows the cleaner through it. I pd $100 for it from a guy who had it listed on craigslist. It came with mineral spirits. That was a deal.
I don't ever seem to be able to finish a project in one session so I disassemble and put all the parts in the diesel. In the mean time I chase down and order parts,gaskets, seals etc then when I get a chance I go from the diesel to the parts washer and then go back together. Yes they are a must have and definitely worth the investment.
Mineral spirits or diesel are the way to go. I tried the water based cleaner and was not happy with it.
If you buy a new washer be sure it's rated for the flammable cleaners. From what I understand the water based parts washers aren't spark proofed
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