In a message dated 9/5/01 2:21:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
ceichhorn@mindspring.com writes:
> I need a parts washer for mostly little stuff (I'm a motorcycle guy more
> than a car guy....) Cleaning up tools, carb parts, etc.
>
> (1) Anything wrong with the little 3.5 gallon ones from Northern, etc.? No
> drum, just a square "tray" with a pump and lid....
>
> (2)
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I bought a $39 washer from Harbor Freight. It lasted me thru the work I did
on my MG Midget, about a year. The problem is that the metal goosneck hose
screws onto a plastic fitting on the pump, and it just broke off. That means
you have to replace the pump, and Harbor Freight wants $29 for the pump. It
went in the trash!
All in all, if you are very gentle with it (not a normal trait for people
working in a garage!) it will work OK. After I buy a new house, I am buying
a bigger, stronger washer. If you can inspect it before you buy it, look for
plastic in all the wrong places.
BTW, for a solvent I used oderless paint thinner mixed with a pint of motor
oil. Worked very well.
Allen Hefner
Philly Region SCCA Rally Steward
'77 MG Midget
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
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