I think the good parts cleaning tanks have lids that seal pretty well when not in use. They also have a link that melts and shuts the lid in case of a fire. Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies ===================================================================== Dennis C. wrote: > > Thanks for all of the good information. > > It looks like a tank for water based solvents needs to be some form of > plastic. Metal tanks have a corrosion problem. It also appears that > the results can be poor. > > Using a solvent based cleaner means having it in the tank even when not > used. > > I think I'll stay with my old method, diesel fuel and paint thinner in > small amounts in a large plastic pan. The one I use is they type used to > > hand mix small amounts of concrete. Big enough and strong. > > Thanks again, I'll pass on getting a parts cleaning tank for this > project. > > Dennis C. > > 1996 Dodge Ram 3500 Van Conversion > 1964 Plymouth Belvedere 318 Auto > 1963 Plymouth Sport Fury 383 4-speed > 1949 Dodge Pickup 289/C4 soon to be changed > 1998 Honda Valkyrie Standard Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/ml-kinsley64polara.html ---- Please address private mail -- mail of interest to only one person -- directly to that person. I.e., send parts/car transactions and negotiations as well as other personal messages only to the intended recipient, not to the Clubhouse public address. This practice will protect your privacy, reduce the total volume of mail and fine tune the content signal to Mopar topic. Thanks! 1962 to 1965 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines: http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/mletiq.html and http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/general_disclaimer.html.