Parts Washer Solution?

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Dec 21, 2014 | 08:44 PM

LTxDave

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Parts Washer Solution?

I had some parts cleaner that I used in my 20 gallon parts washer when I rebuilt the lt1 years ago that worked great. Unfortunately I cannot remember what kind it was and the last stuff I bought was terrible. Any recommendations for a water based solution that is strong enough to clean gunked up engine parts?

Dec 21, 2014 | 11:46 PM

scooter mcfly

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I recently saw this stuff on velocity channel. It looked really interesting. Has packets with grease eating bacteria or something to that effect. The parts washer they make also looked really interesting... until I saw the price. Ouch!

http://www.thebenchtoppro.com/produc...upply-kit.html

Dec 22, 2014 | 12:18 AM

383vett

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I remember decades ago when it was possible to go to a Chevron station and purchase a quantity of solvent. I don't know what was in that stuff or how carcinogenic it was, but it sure worked well in parts washers

Dec 22, 2014 | 05:10 AM

Joe C

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back in the 60's, seems to me, I remember Stoddard solvent used in parts washers. that was a long time ago, and I may be out in left field here. I have no idea, if someone can still buy it for home use. Stoddard solvent is a commercial name for mineral or white spirits.
http://hazard.com/msds/mf/baker/baker/files/s6588.htm

Dec 22, 2014 | 11:39 AM

THE 383 admiral

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I called up safety- kleen. Dropped off a drum. And picks when I need a refill.

Dec 22, 2014 | 11:55 AM

project C4

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I just bought a 55 gal drum of "rule 66" shells trade name for low flash mineral spirits. Stoddard solvent same thing. (for our clean up bay at work)

I have a small vat at home and I bought a 5 gal can of tractor supply solvent. cant tell the difference.

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Dec 29, 2014 | 09:07 PM

DanZ51

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Originally Posted by scooter mcfly

I've used "Ozzy Clean" "Smart Washer" stuff a few years back as part of a DoD contract. It was crap as far as heavy automotive use goes. Thankfully after a year of complaining the contract wasn't renewed.

Dec 30, 2014 | 10:03 AM

ANTI VENOM

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I've used Simple Green in parts washer. You can dilute it with water. It will foam a little and don't expect it to be the strongest, but it does work.