I found an old working drip coffee maker in my inlaws basement, do you think I could use this for cleaning my engine like the crockpot and antifreeze method ?
I cant find a junky crockpot and my wife would freak if I used the only one we have.

thanks, chris

It should work. I would just use the "Hot Plate" feature and warm the antifreeze up in the decanter. Be sure you don't break it when you put your engine parts in it.

Enjoy,

Jim

It only has an on/off switch, Im testing the "hot plate" right now to see if it has an auto shutoff. If it doesnt Ill throw the engines in it and leave it in the garage over nite. Ill post the results in the a.m..

thanks, chris

Results will vary depending whether cleaner is reg or decaf (should work but very fragile container)

It's what I use, an old Proctor Silex that cost about $10 new. Seems to work fine but doesn't get as hot as a crockpot though, just leave the engine/parts in it longer.

"Results will vary depending whether cleaner is reg or decaf (should work but very fragile container) "

It won't work with decaf. That's like a shower with no soap!

If you have any pets, be sure you don't leave any of the antifreeze where they can get it. They like the taste, but it tends to make them not move much after drinking it.

Larry

You can buy a small 1 1/2 qt crockpot at Walmart for about $8.

I let the engine soak overnite and the parts came out super clean but I noticed that there were some sand like granuals all over the parts, is this normal when cleaning like this? Well I put the engine back together after drenching it in WD40 and it really looks like new. It was worth digging through an old basement for.

chris

Jester, if you're going to store the engine rather than use it, add some after-run oil. WD 40 is more solvent than lubricant and won't preserve your innards for long.

Any and every Thrift stores has Crock Pots for 3 dollars or less...at least I have bought several and given them away for that price..