DIY Dry Sump Parts Washer

I turned a cheap parts washer into an advanced engineering marvel! This is how I did it!
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Parts Washer Upgrade Bill of Materials (Links to Amazon are affiliate links and I will get a small commission for any qualifying purchases)
Qty Item Source
Main Parts Washer Upgrades - this will get solvent and vent lines up to the top
1 Parts Washer www.harborfrei...
amzn.to/3jZD7zH
1 Solvent www.tractorsup...
1 Drain Valve amzn.to/3Yig81P
5ft 3/8" ID Fuel Line (Clear) amzn.to/3EpPNqT
5ft 1/2" ID Fuel Line (Black) amzn.to/3Xlpust
1 SeaFlow Gear Pump amzn.to/40R6PHN
2 1/2" Barbed Bulkhead Fitting amzn.to/3K4F74q
1 3/8" Barbed Bulkhead Fitting amzn.to/3HNqGyY
1 Remote Filter Mount Kit amzn.to/3luJMm7
1 Filter amzn.to/3K6rzFx
6+ Hose Clamps (For 3/4" OD Hose) amzn.to/3xfeCl8
1 DC 12v Motor Speed Controller amzn.to/3YJtFzd
1 12v/12a AC/DC Power Supply amzn.to/3E2rFdI
1 Waterproof Electrical Box amzn.to/3jNSBXJ
1 Steel 5-gallon Sump Bucket amzn.to/3IjZSYA
1 Steel Bucket Lid amzn.to/3IkTnF5
1 1/2 NPT 1/2 Barb Elbow (main line) amzn.to/3IgHpfx
1 1/2 NPT 3/8 Barb Elbow (Vent Line) amzn.to/3luHAen
3ft 3-Wire Potentiometer Extension Cable amzn.to/40R8MUD
1 Plywood Mouting Board Approx 24" x 18" Local Store
4 4" Risers, Wood or Whatever Local Store
n/a Screws and tools as needed Local Store
Top Junction Fittings - Modify per your desired layout
2 1/2 NPT Bulkhead Fitting amzn.to/3HXCKhe
1 1/2 NPT Elbow amzn.to/3jSQoKt
1 1/2 NPT Cross amzn.to/3E3s8wd
4 1/2 - 1/4 NPT Reducer amzn.to/3llFw8c
4 1/4 NPT Ball Valve (metal handle) amzn.to/3YHUjbK
1 Flow-Through Brush amzn.to/3RTldLy
1 3/8 Barb 1/4 NPT Adapter amzn.to/3llFHjS
3 1/4 NPT Elbow amzn.to/40SVlU4

[@P.Trim69]

Cool nicest one I've seen. For real. Great video. To the point y I subbed

[@buckinghamma]

Awesome project, I really enjoyed how thorough you were.

[@WilliamReece-r7h]

Did you have any troubles with the nipples that c as me with that particular pump? I ordered the same one and the nipples were very loose when screwing them in.

[@Martinwilliamdesign]

The nipples come loose. I had no problem tightening them down..I used Teflon tape to seal the threads.

[@roysonparsons3300]

I’m currently renovating my parts washer that has a failed pump. I’ve watched a lot of these parts washer mod videos, and seen a lot of good ideas. Your design is the best I’ve seen. Yes, it definitely looks like a pain to put all this stuff together. I really appreciate you posting this. I definitely would like to know more about your vortex dirt separator

[@Martinwilliamdesign]

Thanks! The vortex separator has it's own video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3izkIVsq99geNU It was a pain to figure it all out. Took me months. Hopefully this video makes it easier for you on your own project!

[@beirnefarm8988]

I just purchased a Harbor Fright parts washer for my small farm. The original, bare, unboxed parts washer is, in my opinion, is rather inadequate for my use, but with some modifications it could be a great asset as Greeley, oily, farm equipment is in constant need of repair. Unfortunately, there are many videos on the subject by others who have also feel the original parts washer is inadequate. Your dry sump design is the only video I’ve seen that separates solvent from the cleaner which in my opinion is the best. I would like to incorporate your design to my parts washer however I’m not sure I’m capable without further details. I’m not sure if you plan on another video on the parts washer, but if you do I will try. Great modifications!

[@luckystrike240]

You spoke about your outdoor sink but didn't really discuss it other than saying it was an easy option. Are you using it as a parts washer also?

[@Martinwilliamdesign]

I only use it to wash parts that aren't greasy. Mostly I just use it for washing my hands after working on the car. But in reality it gets a lot more use when I'm grilling and washing off sand from the beach from people and toys and just really anything you would use a utility sink for. Just lucky that here in a warm climate we can have a big utility sink outside rather than taking up space in the garage.

[@derekpeters8347]

Does the pump run off a car battery or a wall receptacle?

[@Martinwilliamdesign]

When I was first setting it up I used a 12v battery to test the pump, and then later on switched to an AC/DC 12v power adapter. I needed to get one with enough amps though, because the startup current on the pump was overloading a smaller power adapter

[@gabebosch5921]

Awesome