Dishwasher...
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Dishwasher...
Hey... Sometimes I have ideas that end up being really stupid and causing lots of regret, so I thought I would just check with everyone first...
I just got parts back from powdercoating (upper and lower rocker boxes, pushrod tubes, lifter blocks). They came back pretty well cleaned, but I obviously want to wash them well before using... I was planning on bringing them to work where we have a parts washer, but I always think the fluid is filthy... Any reason I can't just put them all in my dishwasher at home? If so, can I use regular dish soap?
Come to think of it, I was going to bring my recently-machined cylinders, heads, and intake manifold to work as well for the same reason... Can I put everything in the dishwasher (none of it is greasy at all)?
Is this actually a Wile E. Coyote sort of idea?
I just got parts back from powdercoating (upper and lower rocker boxes, pushrod tubes, lifter blocks). They came back pretty well cleaned, but I obviously want to wash them well before using... I was planning on bringing them to work where we have a parts washer, but I always think the fluid is filthy... Any reason I can't just put them all in my dishwasher at home? If so, can I use regular dish soap?
Come to think of it, I was going to bring my recently-machined cylinders, heads, and intake manifold to work as well for the same reason... Can I put everything in the dishwasher (none of it is greasy at all)?
Is this actually a Wile E. Coyote sort of idea?
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Hand dish soap is too foamy. Machine washing liquids I've used are pretty corrosive. Laundry detergent (just a tablespoon or so) works pretty good. Be aware that you run the risk of rust/oxidation due to the water. Keep the cycle time short as possible and blow dry ASAP.
Engine parts with bare aluminum and steel are probably not great candidates for the dishwasher. I'd strongly recommend trying it with a few non-critical test parts first to be certain you can deal with the results.
Last edited by cggorman; May 9, 2017 at 02:37 PM.
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I have one of these that I use all the time for all sorts of stuff. I LOVE IT!
That's a Snap-on. Mine's a Matco. Same thing. https://www.matcotools.com/catalog/p...NG-SIPHON-GUN/
That's a Snap-on. Mine's a Matco. Same thing. https://www.matcotools.com/catalog/p...NG-SIPHON-GUN/
Last edited by cggorman; May 9, 2017 at 02:43 PM.
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You connect the handle to an air compressor and the rubber siphon line goes in a solvent or soap solution. It shoots a stream of solvent in similar fashion to a pressure washer but no water needs to be involved. I use mine for every type of part and equipment cleaning imaginable. I've sprayed everything from acetone and mineral spirits to insecticide and simple green. It's hands-down one of my most-used air tools.
Google "pneumatic solvent sprayer"
I really like it for engine parts because I can use nothing but virgin solvent and dry air (I have a dryer after the compressor then two regulators, one with an oiler for rotor tools and one without for sprayers.)
Google "pneumatic solvent sprayer"
I really like it for engine parts because I can use nothing but virgin solvent and dry air (I have a dryer after the compressor then two regulators, one with an oiler for rotor tools and one without for sprayers.)
Last edited by cggorman; May 9, 2017 at 02:54 PM.
Not so old s&s guy used dish soap and water and followed up with atf and towels.
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Yep, soap and water is fine, but you gotta be Johnny on the spot with drying and rust preventative. Cast iron/steel rusts like a SOB. Usually can be wiped off with a towel and light oil, but I prefer to skip that rusting step. 
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