[AT] Automatic parts washer please!

[Gene Dotson]

    Ivan;
    You mention the vapor cleaning tank. This works on a smaller scale using 
MEK. The trapped vapor in a container will remove paint and grease on parts 
suspended in the vapor.
    For small parts and nuts and bolts that are hard to clean, I like to use 
acetone. Put them in a coffee can and cover with acetone and put the lid on 
and let them soak. Occasionally, pick up the can and swirl it around by hand 
to help clean. A little finishing up with a parts cleaning brush will 
usually do the job.
    For heavy carbon deposits like valves, MEK does a good job of dissolving 
that.

    For your protection, acetone and MEK require proetctive golves when 
using them, also good ventilation is a must.

                            Gene





----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ivan Cousins" <ivancou at windstream.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 03, 2009 4:36 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Automatic parts washer please!


> Gene , we had one of those on my last ship .It was hooked up to hot fresh
> water line . Used it to wash electric motors before they were rewound .
> Doubled as cloths washer for my shop when we were at sea too !
>  But we also had a vapor strip tank , for degreasing . Was better than the
> other kind .  Ivan
>
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