Re: [MBZ] MityVac troubleshooting

[Stuart Saxonberg]

Thanks for the feedback, everyone - I'll be seeing about cleaning it up this
weekend.
 
Mostly just relieved it should be fixable with a little poking around, at
this point.
 
Stuart S.

Re: [MBZ] MityVac troubleshooting

[Scott Ritchey]

If you get any brake fluid (and maybe other fluids) into the metal MityVac,
it will corrode to the point the valves don't seal.  You can usually fix it
for a while as Bruce describes but it will probably corrode again in a few
weeks.  I replaced my metal model with the plastic one for this reason.

Scott Ritchey
300 TD, 300SD

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Subject: [MBZ] MityVac troubleshooting

Hi, guys.
 
I'm working on tracking down a severe leak in my door lock system, and I
can't get my [EMAIL PROTECTED] MityVac to seal well enough on the vacuum lines 
to hold a
vacuum long enough to test the lines.
 
(I've confirmed that it's not that every single line in the car is leaking
by testing with a piece of hose and a nice damp thumb - definitely something
in the MityVac itself just sometimes doesn't seal right; I think it's just
that the plug adapters aren't very good sometimes.
 
Has anyone else had this happen and is it fixable (ie, something I can do to
the plug adapters)?
 
Or is the MityVac simply broken? (I have the metal one, not the plastic, so
theoretically it could be rebuilt, if it's internal).
 
Thanks,
Stuart S.
1976 300D (w115)
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Re: [MBZ] MityVac troubleshooting

[B Dike]

 
>Has anyone else had this happen and is it fixable (ie, something I can do to
>the plug adapters)?
 
>Or is the MityVac simply broken? (I have the metal one, not the plastic, so
>theoretically it could be rebuilt, if it's internal).
 
>Thanks,
>Stuart S.

Stuart, 

I had the same problem with my metal MityVac.  There are 2 or 3
rubber valves that can leak due to minute corrosion deposits on
on the housing.  It can be fixed by cleaning up the housing
and lubing the flaps.  *BEWARE* there are some teeny
tiny rubber parts that will fly out if you are not extremely
careful!

Good Luck,




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Re: [MBZ] MityVac troubleshooting

[Barry Stark]

Stuart -
I have the plastic one but I bet yours is similar in the respect that
sometimes you just suck some junk into it that needs to be cleaned out. They
have, at least mine does, a very simple one way rubber flapper check valve
incorporated into the body of the thing just inside of the inlet port. You
need to take it apart and clean it all up. I believe that I lubed The
piston/bore too. As I recall I used a very thin film of this stuff I got to
lube brake parts, wheel cylinders calipers and the like, during assy. Looks
like it may just be some glycerine based stuff. I bet that Vaseline would
work too.

Barry.

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Subject: [MBZ] MityVac troubleshooting


Hi, guys.

I'm working on tracking down a severe leak in my door lock system, and I
can't get my [EMAIL PROTECTED] MityVac to seal well enough on the vacuum lines 
to hold a
vacuum long enough to test the lines.

(I've confirmed that it's not that every single line in the car is leaking
by testing with a piece of hose and a nice damp thumb - definitely something
in the MityVac itself just sometimes doesn't seal right; I think it's just
that the plug adapters aren't very good sometimes.

Has anyone else had this happen and is it fixable (ie, something I can do to
the plug adapters)?

Or is the MityVac simply broken? (I have the metal one, not the plastic, so
theoretically it could be rebuilt, if it's internal).

Thanks,
Stuart S.
1976 300D (w115)
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Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Zeitgeist]

I built one based on this version.  I highly recommend adding the
pressure gauge, and using a sprayer body with a built in pressure
relief valve.  It's nice to know how much pressure you're running and
have the ability to release that internal pressure when you've
finished.

On 12/22/05, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Like this?
> http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder.htm

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Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Mitch Haley]

Scott Ritchey wrote:
> 
> I like the one (pressure bleeder) that's advertised in the STAR for about
> $40.  It's a miniature garden sprayer with a pressure gauge and a screw-cap
> on the end of the hose. 

Like this?
http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder.htm

Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Scott Ritchey]

I like the one (pressure bleeder) that's advertised in the STAR for about
$40.  It's a miniature garden sprayer with a pressure gauge and a screw-cap
on the end of the hose.  The screw cap goes on the top of the brake
reservoir.  The only thing I don't like about the design is that the cap is
hard mounted to the hose so you need to "unwind" the kinks in the hose as
you screw the cap on the reservoir.  The other gotcha is the little rubber
buttons on top of the reservoir. If those buttons are hard or cracked,
they'll let the pressure out ... and a bunch of brake fluid as well.
Recommend replacement if in doubt before pressure bleeding.

Scott Ritchey
Kittrell NC
1982 300SD 220K
1979 300TD 350K


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Yea thats where I got mine.  I just dont use mine for brakes anymore, I
never can get all the air out.  I just use the old pump method with a
helper but would rather start doing pressure.  Where is the best place
to get a pressure bleeder?  What is the best one?

Dave M. wrote:

> I learned the hard way - over many years - that the MityVac is an *awful*
> tool for bleeding brakes, regardless of how much they hype that use for
it.
> Pressure bleeding is the ONLY way to go. My MityVac doesn't go anywhere
near
> brake fluid anymore. I use it all the time for testing vacuum system
> components, and boost pressure related items.
>
> If anyone needs the full MityVac Silverline kit, here's a great deal:
> http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/MIT-4050.html
>
> :-)
>
> -Dave M.
>
> --
> Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 22:33:04 -0500
> From: "Scott Ritchey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] MityVac
>
> Kaleb:  If the silverline is the metal one and you get brake fluid in it,
it
> will never be right again.  Disassembly and cleaning may fix it for a
while
> but the corrosion will come back.  Disassembly is fairly obvious, as I
> recall; just don't lose any parts.  I threw my silverline out and bought
the
> cheaper plastic version; no problems yet but I also use a pressure bleeder
> now.
>
> Scott Ritchey
> Kittrell NC
> 1982 300SD 220K
> 1979 300TD 350K
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Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Smith, Todd]

Thanks for all of the replies to this.

Todd Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

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Subject: Re: [MBZ] MityVac


Todd

I have used the all plastic mighty vac hand held with good luck to 
troubleshoot. comes with fittings and generic instructions.

An assortment of literature/diagrams write ups have helped to.

Pep boys, Advanced Auto carries it.  About 30-40 smackers I think.  Here is 
a quick link of what one looks like.
http://www.compacc.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=544&CFID=870447&CFTOKEN=46269408

Tom Scordato
Bellefonte PA

Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

Yea thats where I got mine.  I just dont use mine for brakes anymore, I 
never can get all the air out.  I just use the old pump method with a 
helper but would rather start doing pressure.  Where is the best place 
to get a pressure bleeder?  What is the best one?


Dave M. wrote:


I learned the hard way - over many years - that the MityVac is an *awful*
tool for bleeding brakes, regardless of how much they hype that use for it.
Pressure bleeding is the ONLY way to go. My MityVac doesn't go anywhere near
brake fluid anymore. I use it all the time for testing vacuum system
components, and boost pressure related items.

If anyone needs the full MityVac Silverline kit, here's a great deal:
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/MIT-4050.html

:-)

-Dave M.

--
Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 22:33:04 -0500
From: "Scott Ritchey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] MityVac

Kaleb:  If the silverline is the metal one and you get brake fluid in it, it
will never be right again.  Disassembly and cleaning may fix it for a while
but the corrosion will come back.  Disassembly is fairly obvious, as I
recall; just don't lose any parts.  I threw my silverline out and bought the
cheaper plastic version; no problems yet but I also use a pressure bleeder
now.

Scott Ritchey
Kittrell NC
1982 300SD 220K
1979 300TD 350K
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Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Dave M.]

I learned the hard way - over many years - that the MityVac is an *awful*
tool for bleeding brakes, regardless of how much they hype that use for it.
Pressure bleeding is the ONLY way to go. My MityVac doesn't go anywhere near
brake fluid anymore. I use it all the time for testing vacuum system
components, and boost pressure related items.

If anyone needs the full MityVac Silverline kit, here's a great deal:
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/MIT-4050.html

:-)

-Dave M.

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Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 22:33:04 -0500
From: "Scott Ritchey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] MityVac

Kaleb:  If the silverline is the metal one and you get brake fluid in it, it
will never be right again.  Disassembly and cleaning may fix it for a while
but the corrosion will come back.  Disassembly is fairly obvious, as I
recall; just don't lose any parts.  I threw my silverline out and bought the
cheaper plastic version; no problems yet but I also use a pressure bleeder
now.

Scott Ritchey
Kittrell NC
1982 300SD 220K
1979 300TD 350K

Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Tom Scordato]

Todd

I have used the all plastic mighty vac hand held with good luck to 
troubleshoot. comes with fittings and generic instructions.


An assortment of literature/diagrams write ups have helped to.

Pep boys, Advanced Auto carries it.  About 30-40 smackers I think.  Here is 
a quick link of what one looks like.

http://www.compacc.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=544&CFID=870447&CFTOKEN=46269408

Tom Scordato
Bellefonte PA
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Subject: [MBZ] MityVac


There has been discussion about MityVac products in the past in 
conjunction with troubleshooting vacuum issues.  Which products or 
products are being specifically referenced?  I have looked at a MityVac 
product line and I see several items that might be of use but I am not 
sure which is the most applicable for general vacuum troubleshooting.


Todd Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

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Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[OK Don]

There is a conversion kit for some of the vacuum only models to add
the pressure feature, but it's less expensive to buy a new one with it
than a vacuum only and the kit.


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Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

Scott Ritchey wrote:


Kaleb:  If the silverline is the metal one and you get brake fluid in it, it
will never be right again.  Disassembly and cleaning may fix it for a while
but the corrosion will come back.  Disassembly is fairly obvious, as I
recall; just don't lose any parts.  I threw my silverline out and bought the
cheaper plastic version; no problems yet but I also use a pressure bleeder
now.

Scott Ritchey
Kittrell NC
1982 300SD 220K
1979 300TD 350K


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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 9:02 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: Re: [MBZ] MityVac


I have one that does pressure and vacuum, the silverline version.  I
have used it a few times then all the sudden it doesnt work anymore.
When doing vacuum  you pump it and it holds vacuum while you have the
handle sqeezed in but releases it when you let go.  Wont hold or build
up vacuum.  Wonder what the deal is.

Marshall Booth wrote:



Smith, Todd wrote:



There has been discussion about MityVac products in the past in


conjunction with troubleshooting vacuum issues.  Which products or products
are being specifically referenced?  I have looked at a MityVac product line
and I see several items that might be of use but I am not sure which is the
most applicable for general vacuum troubleshooting.



http://www.mityvac.com/

One of the dual converter pumps that reads both pressure and vacuum is
MOST desirable, but you will seldom need pressure (but when you do it's
wonderful to have that feature). Probably costs a $10-20 premium.

Pep Boys sells them, so did Auto Zone, and MAYBE Harbor Freight.

Marshall



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Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

Now that I think about it I do think I used it to bleed brakes ones. 
With the little canister deal though.  Im just not sure.  I did keep my 
cheap plastic one which was supposed to be for bleeding brakes only.  I 
just cant remember if I used the metal one for bleeding or not.  Will 
take it apart and see what I can do with it.


Scott Ritchey wrote:


Kaleb:  If the silverline is the metal one and you get brake fluid in it, it
will never be right again.  Disassembly and cleaning may fix it for a while
but the corrosion will come back.  Disassembly is fairly obvious, as I
recall; just don't lose any parts.  I threw my silverline out and bought the
cheaper plastic version; no problems yet but I also use a pressure bleeder
now.

Scott Ritchey
Kittrell NC
1982 300SD 220K
1979 300TD 350K


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Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 9:02 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] MityVac


I have one that does pressure and vacuum, the silverline version.  I
have used it a few times then all the sudden it doesnt work anymore.
When doing vacuum  you pump it and it holds vacuum while you have the
handle sqeezed in but releases it when you let go.  Wont hold or build
up vacuum.  Wonder what the deal is.

Marshall Booth wrote:



Smith, Todd wrote:



There has been discussion about MityVac products in the past in


conjunction with troubleshooting vacuum issues.  Which products or products
are being specifically referenced?  I have looked at a MityVac product line
and I see several items that might be of use but I am not sure which is the
most applicable for general vacuum troubleshooting.



http://www.mityvac.com/

One of the dual converter pumps that reads both pressure and vacuum is
MOST desirable, but you will seldom need pressure (but when you do it's
wonderful to have that feature). Probably costs a $10-20 premium.

Pep Boys sells them, so did Auto Zone, and MAYBE Harbor Freight.

Marshall



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Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Scott Ritchey]

Kaleb:  If the silverline is the metal one and you get brake fluid in it, it
will never be right again.  Disassembly and cleaning may fix it for a while
but the corrosion will come back.  Disassembly is fairly obvious, as I
recall; just don't lose any parts.  I threw my silverline out and bought the
cheaper plastic version; no problems yet but I also use a pressure bleeder
now.

Scott Ritchey
Kittrell NC
1982 300SD 220K
1979 300TD 350K


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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 9:02 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: Re: [MBZ] MityVac


I have one that does pressure and vacuum, the silverline version.  I
have used it a few times then all the sudden it doesnt work anymore.
When doing vacuum  you pump it and it holds vacuum while you have the
handle sqeezed in but releases it when you let go.  Wont hold or build
up vacuum.  Wonder what the deal is.

Marshall Booth wrote:

> Smith, Todd wrote:
>
>>There has been discussion about MityVac products in the past in
conjunction with troubleshooting vacuum issues.  Which products or products
are being specifically referenced?  I have looked at a MityVac product line
and I see several items that might be of use but I am not sure which is the
most applicable for general vacuum troubleshooting.
>>
>
>
> http://www.mityvac.com/
>
> One of the dual converter pumps that reads both pressure and vacuum is
> MOST desirable, but you will seldom need pressure (but when you do it's
> wonderful to have that feature). Probably costs a $10-20 premium.
>
> Pep Boys sells them, so did Auto Zone, and MAYBE Harbor Freight.
>
> Marshall

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Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Jim Cathey]

When doing vacuum  you pump it and it holds vacuum while you have the
handle sqeezed in but releases it when you let go.  Wont hold or build
up vacuum.  Wonder what the deal is.


Goop in the valves.  Likely you can disassemble it and clean it out.
I've had to do this a few times.

-- Jim

Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

thanks dude

Mitch Haley wrote:


"Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:


ANy idea how to do that?  Or should I just start taking it apart and
figure it out as I go along?  Cant hurt I dont guess as it doesnt work
anyways.  Where do you get the repair kit?



I think I got mine from JC Whitney about 15 years ago, maybe $6.95.
I'll see if it's got instructions I can scan.

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Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Mitch Haley]

"Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:
> 
> ANy idea how to do that?  Or should I just start taking it apart and
> figure it out as I go along?  Cant hurt I dont guess as it doesnt work
> anyways.  Where do you get the repair kit?

I think I got mine from JC Whitney about 15 years ago, maybe $6.95.
I'll see if it's got instructions I can scan.

Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

ANy idea how to do that?  Or should I just start taking it apart and 
figure it out as I go along?  Cant hurt I dont guess as it doesnt work 
anyways.  Where do you get the repair kit?


Mitch Haley wrote:


"Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:


I have one that does pressure and vacuum, the silverline version.  I
have used it a few times then all the sudden it doesnt work anymore.
When doing vacuum  you pump it and it holds vacuum while you have the
handle sqeezed in but releases it when you let go.  Wont hold or build
up vacuum.  Wonder what the deal is.



It's got rubber flapper valves in it. Easy solution is that there is
foreign matter in a valve. Harder solution requires a repair kit for
$10 or so. Either way, you've got to disassemble the thing.

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Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Mitch Haley]

"Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:
> 
> I have one that does pressure and vacuum, the silverline version.  I
> have used it a few times then all the sudden it doesnt work anymore.
> When doing vacuum  you pump it and it holds vacuum while you have the
> handle sqeezed in but releases it when you let go.  Wont hold or build
> up vacuum.  Wonder what the deal is.

It's got rubber flapper valves in it. Easy solution is that there is
foreign matter in a valve. Harder solution requires a repair kit for
$10 or so. Either way, you've got to disassemble the thing.

Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

I have one that does pressure and vacuum, the silverline version.  I 
have used it a few times then all the sudden it doesnt work anymore. 
When doing vacuum  you pump it and it holds vacuum while you have the 
handle sqeezed in but releases it when you let go.  Wont hold or build 
up vacuum.  Wonder what the deal is.


Marshall Booth wrote:


Smith, Todd wrote:


There has been discussion about MityVac products in the past in conjunction 
with troubleshooting vacuum issues.  Which products or products are being 
specifically referenced?  I have looked at a MityVac product line and I see 
several items that might be of use but I am not sure which is the most 
applicable for general vacuum troubleshooting.




http://www.mityvac.com/

One of the dual converter pumps that reads both pressure and vacuum is 
MOST desirable, but you will seldom need pressure (but when you do it's 
wonderful to have that feature). Probably costs a $10-20 premium.


Pep Boys sells them, so did Auto Zone, and MAYBE Harbor Freight.

Marshall


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Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[David Brodbeck]

Marshall Booth wrote:

Pep Boys sells them, so did Auto Zone, and MAYBE Harbor Freight.
  


Also Meijer, for those of you in the Great Lakes area.

Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Smith, Todd]

Thanks,

I need to check around to see what is available locally before I order online.  
I had thought that it might be a specialized MB tool so I wanted to make sure 
that I ordered the right unit.

Todd Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

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One of the dual converter pumps that reads both pressure and vacuum is 
MOST desirable, but you will seldom need pressure (but when you do it's 
wonderful to have that feature). Probably costs a $10-20 premium.

Pep Boys sells them, so did Auto Zone, and MAYBE Harbor Freight.

Marshall

Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Marshall Booth]

Smith, Todd wrote:

There has been discussion about MityVac products in the past in conjunction 
with troubleshooting vacuum issues.  Which products or products are being 
specifically referenced?  I have looked at a MityVac product line and I see 
several items that might be of use but I am not sure which is the most 
applicable for general vacuum troubleshooting.



http://www.mityvac.com/

One of the dual converter pumps that reads both pressure and vacuum is 
MOST desirable, but you will seldom need pressure (but when you do it's 
wonderful to have that feature). Probably costs a $10-20 premium.


Pep Boys sells them, so did Auto Zone, and MAYBE Harbor Freight.

Marshall
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[MBZ] MityVac

[Smith, Todd]

There has been discussion about MityVac products in the past in conjunction 
with troubleshooting vacuum issues.  Which products or products are being 
specifically referenced?  I have looked at a MityVac product line and I see 
several items that might be of use but I am not sure which is the most 
applicable for general vacuum troubleshooting.

Todd Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

'85 300CD 248Kmi

Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Andrew Cunningham]

Hmm.. I know there a bit of overlap between lists, but I wonder if it
would be possible to get a multi-list group buy together for
something...

Andy

On 7/7/05, Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> What you are looking for, and what another MBZ-related list did a group
> purchase on, is a device called a 'Suck-Up'.  It holds over 2 gallons and
> has an elegant pour spout to discard the oil at your local mcparts.  Google
> "Suck-up, bilge" to get some suppliers.  Everyone on the other list has
> loved theirs.  If you try to make one out of a carboy, you will find that
> they are designed to be strong with force pushing out, but are rather
> lacking under vacuum.  It could be messy.  Funny, but messy.
> 
> Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
> 78 Chevy Custom deluxe
> '85 300TD
> '02 Subaru Outback
> 
> 
> 
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "Karl Wittnebel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 10:00 AM
> Subject: RE: [MBZ] MityVac
> 
> 
> > Think I found it:
> >
> > http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDisplay.cfm?lookup=MIT7400&source=froogle&kw=MIT7400
> >
> > I suppose I could just use my vacuum pump hooked to a
> > carboy for a trap, but I'd prefer something tidy that
> > does not require a power source so I can do the job on
> > the street and haul straight to service station for
> > disposal.
> >
> > thx -
> > kw
> > --- Royce Engler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >> Not sure what you are looking for...My MityVac is a
> >> small handheld device
> >> used to check vacuum lines.  I suspect you are
> >> thinking of the $2 Oil
> >> Sucker.
> >>
> >> Royce Engler
> >> 1985 300TD Turbo 265K
> >>
> >> -Original Message-
> >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of
> >> Karl Wittnebel
> >> Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 8:25 AM
> >> To: Mercedes mailing list
> >> Subject: RE: [MBZ] MityVac
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Need a source and specific model number for a
> >> high-capacity Mity Vac, preferably one with a hand
> >> pump. Need the 8+qt capacity for OM 617 oil change.
> >>
> >> Can't find it in the (new) archive.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Karl
> >>
> >>
> > 
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Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Chris]

What you are looking for, and what another MBZ-related list did a group 
purchase on, is a device called a 'Suck-Up'.  It holds over 2 gallons and 
has an elegant pour spout to discard the oil at your local mcparts.  Google 
"Suck-up, bilge" to get some suppliers.  Everyone on the other list has 
loved theirs.  If you try to make one out of a carboy, you will find that 
they are designed to be strong with force pushing out, but are rather 
lacking under vacuum.  It could be messy.  Funny, but messy.


Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
78 Chevy Custom deluxe
'85 300TD
'02 Subaru Outback




- Original Message - 
From: "Karl Wittnebel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 10:00 AM
Subject: RE: [MBZ] MityVac



Think I found it:

http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDisplay.cfm?lookup=MIT7400&source=froogle&kw=MIT7400

I suppose I could just use my vacuum pump hooked to a
carboy for a trap, but I'd prefer something tidy that
does not require a power source so I can do the job on
the street and haul straight to service station for
disposal.

thx -
kw
--- Royce Engler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


Not sure what you are looking for...My MityVac is a
small handheld device
used to check vacuum lines.  I suspect you are
thinking of the $2 Oil
Sucker.

Royce Engler
1985 300TD Turbo 265K

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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of
Karl Wittnebel
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 8:25 AM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: RE: [MBZ] MityVac



Need a source and specific model number for a
high-capacity Mity Vac, preferably one with a hand
pump. Need the 8+qt capacity for OM 617 oil change.

Can't find it in the (new) archive.

Thanks,
Karl





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RE: [MBZ] MityVac

[Royce Engler]

First time I've seen that one.  I have the MityVac Silverline for use in
checking vacuum lines.  It's been a solid performer, so I suspect the rest
of their stuff is good also.

Royce Engler
1985 300TD Turbo 265K

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Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 9:00 AM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: RE: [MBZ] MityVac


Think I found it:

http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDisplay.cfm?lookup=MIT7400&source=froogle&;
kw=MIT7400

I suppose I could just use my vacuum pump hooked to a
carboy for a trap, but I'd prefer something tidy that
does not require a power source so I can do the job on
the street and haul straight to service station for
disposal.

thx -
kw
--- Royce Engler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Not sure what you are looking for...My MityVac is a
> small handheld device
> used to check vacuum lines.  I suspect you are
> thinking of the $2 Oil
> Sucker.
>
> Royce Engler
> 1985 300TD Turbo 265K
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of
> Karl Wittnebel
> Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 8:25 AM
> To: Mercedes mailing list
> Subject: RE: [MBZ] MityVac
>
>
>
> Need a source and specific model number for a
> high-capacity Mity Vac, preferably one with a hand
> pump. Need the 8+qt capacity for OM 617 oil change.
>
> Can't find it in the (new) archive.
>
> Thanks,
> Karl
>
>

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RE: [MBZ] MityVac

[Karl Wittnebel]

Think I found it:

http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDisplay.cfm?lookup=MIT7400&source=froogle&kw=MIT7400

I suppose I could just use my vacuum pump hooked to a
carboy for a trap, but I'd prefer something tidy that
does not require a power source so I can do the job on
the street and haul straight to service station for
disposal.

thx -
kw
--- Royce Engler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Not sure what you are looking for...My MityVac is a
> small handheld device
> used to check vacuum lines.  I suspect you are
> thinking of the $2 Oil
> Sucker.
> 
> Royce Engler
> 1985 300TD Turbo 265K
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of
> Karl Wittnebel
> Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 8:25 AM
> To: Mercedes mailing list
> Subject: RE: [MBZ] MityVac
> 
> 
> 
> Need a source and specific model number for a
> high-capacity Mity Vac, preferably one with a hand
> pump. Need the 8+qt capacity for OM 617 oil change.
> 
> Can't find it in the (new) archive.
> 
> Thanks,
> Karl
> 
>

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RE: [MBZ] MityVac

[Royce Engler]

Not sure what you are looking for...My MityVac is a small handheld device
used to check vacuum lines.  I suspect you are thinking of the $2 Oil
Sucker.

Royce Engler
1985 300TD Turbo 265K

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Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 8:25 AM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: RE: [MBZ] MityVac



Need a source and specific model number for a
high-capacity Mity Vac, preferably one with a hand
pump. Need the 8+qt capacity for OM 617 oil change.

Can't find it in the (new) archive.

Thanks,
Karl


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Re: [MBZ] MityVac

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

A mity vac is for testing vaccum/pressure systems.  Are you talking 
about a top sider or similer?


Karl Wittnebel wrote:

Need a source and specific model number for a
high-capacity Mity Vac, preferably one with a hand
pump. Need the 8+qt capacity for OM 617 oil change.

Can't find it in the (new) archive.

Thanks,
Karl


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RE: [MBZ] MityVac

[Karl Wittnebel]

Need a source and specific model number for a
high-capacity Mity Vac, preferably one with a hand
pump. Need the 8+qt capacity for OM 617 oil change.

Can't find it in the (new) archive.

Thanks,
Karl


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