[notfarnow]

In the past few months, I've torn down about 6 engines to sell off for parts.

I've found that I get a better price, and sell the parts faster, if I have the parts REALLY clean. So, lately I've been dropping off batches of parts at the machine shop to have them hot tanked. I've spent about $150-200 in the past 2-3 months.

What are my options for doing this at home? I know I can buy a sandard parts cleaner for $2-300, but can I expect results close to what I'me getting out of a hot tank?

Preferably, I'd like a setup that either circulates the cleaner or agitates it with compressed air. Which is better?

I've also seen some homemade setups made with steel drums and a rack that you put the parts in. Anyone have anything like that?

What kind of setups do you guys have?