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techtalk:ref:tools160 [2020/08/12 00:26] – [MityVac Vacuum Pump Function and Usage] hippysmacktechtalk:ref:tools160 [2024/01/24 22:41] (current) – hippysmack
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 ====== MityVac Vacuum Pump Function and Usage ====== ====== MityVac Vacuum Pump Function and Usage ======
- +See also in the Sportsterpedia; \\ 
- +[[techtalk:ref:wheels06#bleeding_the_brake_lines|Click here]] for the full article on bleeding brakes. \\ 
-[[techtalk:ref:wheels06#bleeding_the_brake_lines|Click here]] for the full article on bleeding brakes in the Sportsterpedia. \\ +[[techtalk:evo:engctl01#voes_-_vacuum-operated_electric_switch|Click here]] for VOES testing with a MityVac. \\ 
-[[techtalk:evo:engctl01#voes_-_vacuum-operated_electric_switch|Click here]] for VOES testing with a MityVac in the Sportsterpedia. \\ +[[techtalk:evo:engctl03#tmap_-_temperature_manifold_absolute_pressure|Click here]] for MAP and TMAP sensor testing. \\ 
-[[techtalk:evo:engctl03#tmap_-_temperature_manifold_absolute_pressure|Click here]] for MAP and TMAP sensor testing in the Sportsterpedia. \\ +[[techtalk:evo:body02#vacuum_test_the_petcock|Click here]] for testing the fuel petcock. \\
-[[techtalk:evo:body02#vacuum_test_the_petcock|Click here]] for testing the fuel petcock in the Sportsterpedia. \\+
  
 A hand operated vacuum pump is a versatile tool that can be used to test a variety of automotive systems and perform a number of useful tasks. ((MityVac MV-8000 Operating Manual)) \\ A hand operated vacuum pump is a versatile tool that can be used to test a variety of automotive systems and perform a number of useful tasks. ((MityVac MV-8000 Operating Manual)) \\
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    - It can be used to test vacuum operated petcocks.    - It can be used to test vacuum operated petcocks.
    - It can be used to keep a constant vacuum on a vacuum operated petcock to drain the fuel tank.    - It can be used to keep a constant vacuum on a vacuum operated petcock to drain the fuel tank.
 +   - On cases with oil seepage along the case half seal, a MityVac has been used to apply a vacuum to the breathers (in the heads) for an external sealer application. ((aswracing of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-bottom-end/194722-crooked-crankcase#post4230741)) \\ Carefully clean area to be sealed (lacquer thinner) and then externally apply a quality case half sealer like Three Bond. \\ The vacuum helps pull it into the seam.
  
 ===== Proper Care and Maintenance ===== ===== Proper Care and Maintenance =====
- +Handle the vacuum pump carefully or the gauge accuracy may be affected. ((MityVac MV-8000 Operating Manual)) \\
-Handle the vacuum pump carefully and do not or handle it roughly as the gauge accuracy may be affected. ((MityVac MV-8000 Operating Manual)) \\+
 Silicone oil is suggested to lubricate the pump / O-rings if needed. \\ Silicone oil is suggested to lubricate the pump / O-rings if needed. \\
 DOT 5 brake fluid (silicone based) or vegetable salad oil can also be used as lubricant in absence of silicone oil. \\ DOT 5 brake fluid (silicone based) or vegetable salad oil can also be used as lubricant in absence of silicone oil. \\
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 ====== Dissecting the MityVac MV-8000 ====== ====== Dissecting the MityVac MV-8000 ======
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 {{:techtalk:ref:tools:mityvac_mv8000_pic1_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) \\ {{:techtalk:ref:tools:mityvac_mv8000_pic1_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) \\
  

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