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Part washer solutions, What do you guys recommend? |
MoveQik |
Jun 29 2011, 09:15 AM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,654 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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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JRust |
Jun 29 2011, 10:15 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,309 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Just drop all your crap off at some place & write a check like always (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Luv yah man (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
wingnut86 |
Jun 29 2011, 10:16 AM
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...boola la boo boola boo... Group: Members Posts: 1,053 Joined: 22-April 10 From: South Carolina Member No.: 11,645 Region Association: South East States |
...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) Good Luck... |
r_towle |
Jun 29 2011, 10:23 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,624 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
get a parts washer tank at Harbor frieght.
Use kerosene....it works great. Rich |
underthetire |
Jun 29 2011, 12:11 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
get a parts washer tank at Harbor frieght. Use kerosene....it works great. Rich (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) It can smell a bit though. |
Jeffs9146 |
Jun 29 2011, 12:15 PM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
get a parts washer tank at Harbor frieght. Use kerosene....it works great. Rich (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) It can smell a bit though. Smells better than PB!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) |
914werke |
Jun 29 2011, 12:47 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,542 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
get a parts washer tank at Harbor frieght. Use kerosene....it works great. Rich (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) It can smell a bit though. & have you priced Kerosene lately its FREAKIN expensive. |
PeeGreen 914 |
Jun 29 2011, 01:03 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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 |
Dr Evil |
Jun 29 2011, 01:43 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,032 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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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r_towle |
Jun 29 2011, 02:48 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,624 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
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... Rich |
dion9146 |
Jun 29 2011, 03:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 469 Joined: 16-May 04 From: Buckner, KY Member No.: 2,071 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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) Dion |
MoveQik |
Jun 29 2011, 03:06 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,654 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Just drop all your crap off at some place & write a check like always (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Luv yah man (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) 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. |
MoveQik |
Jun 29 2011, 03:08 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,654 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
So kerosene in a well ventilated area sound like the popular choice. I'll look into it.
Thanks guys. |
JRust |
Jun 29 2011, 04:32 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,309 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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 |
rfuerst911sc |
Jun 29 2011, 05:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States |
How about paint thinner/mineral spirits ?
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stugray |
Jun 29 2011, 06:06 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,825 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
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. Stu |
PlaysWithCars |
Jun 30 2011, 12:00 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 528 Joined: 9-November 03 From: Southeast of Seattle Member No.: 1,323 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Diesel fuel works pretty well too and is an alternative to Kerosene.
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TheCabinetmaker |
Jun 30 2011, 05:29 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,309 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I use nothing but odorless mineral spirits.
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Kirmizi |
Jun 30 2011, 05:46 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 836 Joined: 12-February 06 From: Wyoming, US Member No.: 5,568 Region Association: None |
Sell the parts washer and rent Ferg (IMG:style_emoticons/default/FERG.gif)
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cary |
Jun 30 2011, 07:05 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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