Tlauden
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Ya I relize that the setup in the vid wouldn't work using a deuce but I might give it a shot using my pickup.
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Vacuum to collect ALT. Fuels
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you can use this vacuum pump that runs off compressed air
Air Vacuum Pump with R134A and R12 Connectors
I've successfully gotten 24" mercury using this setup and a weak home compressor.
Air Vacuum Pump with R134A and R12 Connectors
I've successfully gotten 24" mercury using this setup and a weak home compressor.
exbrown
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You could always pull the intial vacuum on the tank while at home.
jamesfrom180
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Jake brake equipped '03-'07 dodges I believe have a belt driven vacuum pump. Would imagine the volume would be low but may be worth looking into.
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I just don't think the vacuum idea will work without significant cost and expense. Sure you COULD hook up a compressor to run a vacuum pump... but why not just pressurize the oil to 10-14psi?
Are your hoses and receptacle tank sealed to withstand that much negative pressure? Remember you cannot put stuff through a vacuum pump so you have to put a vacuum on a tank and let atmospheric pressure on the other end push it to you.
Are your hoses and receptacle tank sealed to withstand that much negative pressure? Remember you cannot put stuff through a vacuum pump so you have to put a vacuum on a tank and let atmospheric pressure on the other end push it to you.
Tlauden
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Ya, I figured cost mite be an issue, I was going to start asking around to find a worthy tank, I figure a old large propane or compressor tank could withstand a vacuum, pulling vacuum will be the kicker, need to find a way to do it cheaply and make it worth it, then just some hoses/fittings and someone who will weld. In the end I guess cost depends on how many free goodies people are willing to part with.
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When you figure out a vacuum source, make sure you install a vacuum relief valve and a ball check of some sort to hold the vacuum you've already made.