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Jan 31, 2005 | 05:51 PM

karljay

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Pump for parts washer

I found someone that has a parts washer that needs a pump. I read a post here where someone used a dishwasher pump to replace the pump on a parts washer.

Does this work? Does it have the flow and pressure and will it handle the solvent. Probably will use diesel or Simple Green.

Any other ideas for a pump?
Thanks, KarlJay.

Jan 31, 2005 | 06:11 PM

Torque1st

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An old oil pump will work also but the grit in the fluid will destroy it eventually.

Jan 31, 2005 | 06:31 PM

mzimmers

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Couldn't you put a filter on it?

Jan 31, 2005 | 06:49 PM

80`F-150

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From: Aylesford N.S

Go to princess auto if you have one there.or napa or anyparts auto parts place should have them.

Jan 31, 2005 | 11:02 PM

da'Moose

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If one were to put an oil filter in, it would have to be after the pump, because of the restriction in the media. Or one could use a screen on the pick up and reduce the effect on the pump wear. We use oil type filters on the fuel tank on the farm and it is painfully slow with gravity feed. A pump would starve and cause cavitations, thus shorting the live of the pump even more.

My .02c , Da’Moose