Harbor Freight Parts Washer Upgrades and Lessons Learned

Discussing Lessons Learned with the Harbor Freight Parts Washer. I made some mistakes and they were expensive. Maybe this can help you avoid them. Specialty Parts were:
- https://amzn.to/2S02EHa Oil Filter Adapter
- https://amzn.to/38SfwWK Legris 0101 10 71 Adaptor, 10 mm Tube OD x M14x1.5 Male Metric Thread - BE CAREFUL WITH THIS LINK BECAUSE SOMETIMES AMAZON LINKS TO THE WRONG SIZE IF THEY ARE OUT OF THE M14 SIZE!!!!!!
- https://amzn.to/315Orwc SharkBite 1/2 in. Brass PEX Barb x 1/2 in. Female Pipe Thread Adapter 90-Degree Drop-Ear Elbow
- https://amzn.to/2SzIp3m Flow-Through Brush. This is so handy if you are dealing with filthy parts like transmissions
- https://amzn.to/3hrvLz8 This valve was recommended by a viewer as a different type of drain valve for the bottom. Allows you to port the drain to the side!

I am using a basic oil filter since I have a petroleum-based solvent. If you choose to use a water-borne solvent then be sure to purchase a coolant filter instead which won't turn to mush in water. The one recommended to me was a WF116 coolant filter https://amzn.to/3ST2UqI

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