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I made my own washer, and put the pump 6" off the bottom. 4" of water, then Varsol. The heavy crud sinks in the water and keeps the Varsol clean. Drain it once a year.

Originally Posted by R Pope

I made my own washer, and put the pump 6" off the bottom. 4" of water, then Varsol. The heavy crud sinks in the water and keeps the Varsol clean. Drain it once a year.

Got any pics and/or parts list for the washer you made? I have been thinking of purchasing one, but I would prefer to make my own if it is possible.

The pump was out of a wringer-type washing machine, lots of luck finding one of those now! The reservoir was just a barrel, today I'd use a plastic one. A big kitchen sink and some metal flex hose and you're in business. It's built in to the end of my shop bench, doesn't get used as much as I thought. The local car wash is just too convenient!

Originally Posted by R Pope

The pump was out of a wringer-type washing machine, lots of luck finding one of those now! The reservoir was just a barrel, today I'd use a plastic one. A big kitchen sink and some metal flex hose and you're in business. It's built in to the end of my shop bench, doesn't get used as much as I thought. The local car wash is just too convenient!

Thanks. Yeah, wringer washer pumps are probably as rare as deuce coupes. I'll have to do a bit more research to see if it is feasible to make one.