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techtalk:ref:tools160 [2020/08/13 02:06] – [MityVac Vacuum Pump Function and Usage] hippysmacktechtalk:ref:tools160 [2024/01/24 22:41] (current) hippysmack
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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 http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5698818)) \\ 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.+   - 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 =====
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 Handle the vacuum pump carefully or the gauge accuracy may be affected. ((MityVac MV-8000 Operating Manual)) \\ Handle the vacuum pump carefully or 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. \\
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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)) \\