Looking for a hand vacuum pump
Sep 9, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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Looking for a hand vacuum pump
I need to do some troubleshooting on my '70 Coupe, and am looking for a hand vacuum pump. What has worked for you guys, and where did you get it?
Sep 9, 2010 | 09:14 PM
Racer
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harbor freight for decent one... advance auto for better one
Sep 9, 2010 | 09:43 PM
Burning Brakes
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...they sell them in the back of Penthouse magazine...
...just kidding...
Sep 9, 2010 | 09:50 PM
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You can get the Mighty Vac at Harbor Freight for $39 or an identical one sold by MAD VET for $29
Sep 9, 2010 | 10:33 PM
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You can get the Mighty Vac at Harbor Freight for $39 or an identical one sold by MAD VET for $29
i have one its works great .
Sep 9, 2010 | 10:36 PM
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Its not a tool thats used often...ide see if I could just borrow one.
Sep 9, 2010 | 10:55 PM
Le Mans Master
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i have use mine a lot .its used for checking vacuume and for bleeding the brakes.
Sep 9, 2010 | 11:30 PM
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thanks guys. I know I could find one to borrow, but procrastination is one of my finer points, and I'd be afraid of tardiness in getting it back. I'll get one from one of the above sources, and then I can take my time and go slow. thanks again
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Sep 10, 2010 | 01:28 AM
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The hand pump will work to check an individual line [to see if it has a break in it] or an individual component [to see if it leaks]. But, you can't use it to check out the entire system because it has so little volume that is pumped (out) with each squeeze. With even 'normal' leakage in the system, you could pump forever and never make a dent in the change in vacuum level. Just thought you should know before you buy.
Sep 10, 2010 | 07:45 AM
Le Mans Master
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There are metal and plastic Mighty-vacs. If you plan to keep it and do much brake work, I suggest stepping up to the metal one. It is a neat tool.
Sep 10, 2010 | 08:25 AM
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Buy yourself 8 ft of vacuum hose and a tee and park a running car beside it, best vacuum available.
Sep 10, 2010 | 04:26 PM
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That is a terrific idea!
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Buy yourself 8 ft of vacuum hose and a tee and park a running car beside it, best vacuum available.
Sep 10, 2010 | 05:45 PM
Burning Brakes
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Shop Vac, or wifes vac if you're brave, and a lot of duct tape...
Bubba does it again...
Sep 11, 2010 | 10:36 PM
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Shop Vac, or wifes vac if you're brave, and a lot of duct tape...
Bubba does it again...
That sucks.
Sep 11, 2010 | 10:44 PM
Drifting
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they are also a quick and clean way to siphon small amounts of fluids.
