Thanks in advance!!!!! Anybody know where to pick up a pail of the parts cleaning fluid? I never use the spout but I would like to filter the fluid. Some online shops offers me fast the prices down even more urgent look at all the other check prices before the end of time. Here is a good link to a Popular Science article for the basics and a parts list: For the solvent I chose Tractor Supply Company's Crown PSC 1000 parts cleaner solution (naptha) based on recommendations from Garage Journal forum members. But,,, those pumps, where to find them???? I am venting our workshop with a small squirrel fan above the parts washer and though it works well, I may need a larger fan for our space. Parts cleaning brush harbor freight tools. Picked up a gallon of the yellow heavy duty degreaser they sell as well which has "decent" reviews. I replaced the pump with a fountain pump from the garden center. When I found the same parts washer on Craigslist for $40, used twice and clean, I could not pass it up. Pullers & Installers. Harbor Freight Parts Washer.
Forum Jump|| Forum Permissions. Slips easily over flexible nozzle. I have used Simple Green. So I have a filter for less than $10. TSM = Technical Service Manual. I. use Kerosene and it's getting to be hard to find and when I do. This website is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. Anyway I used 5 gal of Zep purple de-greaser cut with 5 gal of water and so far it has done a pretty good job of cleaning oily, greases parts for a project I am working on. Harbor Freight Parts Washer. Features and Benefits: This brand new parts cleaner synthetic long life brush with thru-hole and connect tube for parts washer solvent fluid to flow while cleaning parts. Hardwood handles; you looking for low priced Harbor Freight Tools 2 Piece Parts Washer Brush Set? Take my old spent solvent.
We used to use Wix filters on a waste oil heater, and they clogged up all the time. For the parts washer Zep purple de-greaser at home depot. The biggest problem I can see is, they use plastic motor housings and fittings. If we used a Fram or Generic filter, it wasn't quite the hassle. I did a quick look years ago and forgot what I found back then. My welder and I bent up some heavy gauge scrap diamond plate and welded expanded steel mesh for a lower shelf. The problem I have with (wouldn't you know it) my Harbor Freight. I pimped my parts washer. The garage when it got dirty. My tank came from Northern Tools several years ago. The other dilema is its in a non heated barn and its currently like 9 degrees... solvent would be nice as it wont i go water based.. Find it it's over four bucks a gallon, so it a bit expensive to. I will try it for now and see how it goes.
The fusible link on the lid melts at about 160 degrees if I recall the requirements and can also be replaced which I believe is also a requirement. I like your idea Harold, much cheaper than one of those remote. So I gathered a shop that sells Harbor Freight Tools 2 Piece Parts Washer Brush Set and compare prices to. Now it is finally time to break down and clean a few motorcycle engines, carbs and parts. The solvent I use is basically mineral spirits - beware some tanks/pumps state that they won't work with "solvent" - meaning no mineral spirits. Still haven't figured this one out. Brush cutter harbor freight. I like the filter idea. I wish I knew the secret. Fusible links are pretty common for fire doors, something in here should fit your needs: Faster is Better. Location: Vic, Australia. I should put the pump in a "reservoir" so it can pull cleaner liquid thru it and not the crud off the bottom from the parts I am cleaning.
It turns out the pump was designed for use in aquariums. Lot of people said they run mineral spirits, kerosene or the tractor supply PSC1000.... but some people claim it ate up their pumps in just a few days or months... then you see people that said they have ran it in their HF tanks for 10+ years w/out issue. My solvent tank is still buried in my shop equipment and stuff outside so I can't easily get to it to get a picture or other info, but I suspect the pump in mine would work in yours unless drastically different. Filter (Fuel & Oil). Has this happened to anyone? For what I'm doing (cleaning up some old motorcycle parts occasionaly and thats about it).. im sure any solution will be fine... Harbor freight shop brush. After reading though, some people say the water base stuff eats the paint up in the tank and will cause it to rust through pretty quick.. also tough on aluminum parts..
Usually ships in 24-48 hours. Posted: Nov/17/2015 at 10:51am. Manufacturer Direct. Location: Ottawa, Ont. I'm hoping to maybe find someone with more RECENT experience (year or 2? ) I also added 1 gallon of water to the tank and placed two bricks beneath the shelf to bring the fluid level to just beneath the shelf.
Another question, is there anything comparable to one of the HF parts washers that can use water based solvents and has an integral heater? Is there a replacement pump and melt-able link kit for these things? Harbor Freight Parts Cleaner Solution Help. Looks like a run-of-the mill remote oil filter kit. Or is it easier to buy a new one and use the old one for something else. Joined: Sep/22/2014. 69 Javelin SST BBO 390 T10. 5 rubber weatherstrip seal.
Since everything is made in China these days, I assume all of them suffer from the same problem. Change out the solvent tank. Location: westminster co. Many people recommended adding water since the solvent has a lower density and will float on top of the water.
I have a bunch of Aluminum plate, could use a chunk of that to. Location: Minnesota. Forum Administrator. The pumps are pretty basic and universal as far as what I have. Was at HF looking for other things and came across a fountain pump think it was $20 so I bought it, will have to get part number & GPH thing works great.
I believe they are 120v. Of course the HF ones say on them 'for water only'. All new fuel lines, grommets, brass hardware and push button ergonomic scrub brush makes this work much better. How are you guys getting around this? Has HF changed to an even worse pump recently that cant handle the solvent based? Search the specific part and you get a lot of hits, this one is in Canada, but just the first one I clicked on. I compared the solvent at Northern for something like 70 bucks for 5 gallons to 40 bucks at Menards, and that's when I realized - gee, it's mineral spirits, just like for clean-up when you paint with oil based house paint, or certain caulking compounds.
I assume it will freeze (however cannot find confirmation!!!! Save your passwords securely with your Google Account. I wanted to run Simple Green and a water heater element in it, but many other people have tried this only to have the paint strip off and the tub rust out. 10 and a six pack to my welder for scrap metal and his time.
After some research, I modified my parts washer with stronger legs, castors, more height from the floor, a drying rack, in line filtration and a flow through brush. The nylon where the spout fastens to gave up the fight. Injection molded Polypropylene handles, synthetic filaments for resistance to solvent cleaners. Im over thinking something that should be very simple and just looking for someone to set me straight on the above, please!!!!! Also I noticed the other day that the melt-able safety link broke and the lid won't stay open via the spring loaded linkage anymore. 70 Javelin 360/auto drag car. If you want a heater look at oil pan heaters, the pad type, used on cars in cold climates. In case maybe they have changed the pump they use.. Just picked up one of the cheapo 20 gallon HF parts washers. Figure i'll be diluting like 10 to 1)... then im looking to add some kind of heater to it if it will freeze (cant find info on SDS). Yep, love to find a good solid yet inexpensive pump to circulate. Is the water stuff fine and not going to rust my tank out like some people say?
I painted it, added casters, heavier nuts and bolts, a rubber strip along the lid for a seal, new flow through brush and in line filter with a mounting bracket. Stiff bristles shaped to penetrate deep crevices and loosen stubborn deposits.