I just used a regular plastic gas can, maybe 2 gal. The small vac hose end fits tightly in the pour hole. THe sucker hose barb fit nicely in the vent hole. I used the rigid poly tubing (3/8"?) for the sucker end, it slides down the dipstick tube (though others report using a larger hose that just fits in the top of the dipstick tube). I like the smaller hose because it does not collapse as easily and it can get into tighter spots like the PS reservoir, brake reservoir, 700R4 tranny dipstick tube, etc. The can collapses but that does not affect functionality.
--R LarryT wrote: > you;re probably right - I'll try the shop vac before I do anything else. I > have some hose that's a little on the small size - wrapping it with tape may > allow it to work. Now I need to find one of the gas cans I have and modify > it to attach the oil hose and the vacuum hose.. > > Thanks -- > > Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) > www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts > Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil > PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net > 800-583-8601 > Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Rich Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 8:28 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vacuum Pump for Oil Sucker > > > >> Y'all are really overthinking the $2 sucker -- just use a shop vac (even >> my little portable works well). >> >> --R >> >> Mitch Haley wrote: >> >>> I just had a wonderful thought about using the venturi vac pump: >>> My air compressor has a regulated output. All I have to do it >>> dial down the air pressure to set the vacuum wherever I want it. >>> And the $8 vac pump is lightweight, compact, and I can probably find >>> a way to mount it to the lid of my plastic hydraulic oil bucket. >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >>> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
