huskyslinger
xp390
So been searching on feebly and found one but it's pretty costly! What are all you guys using to test your **** and where you getting it?
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Sold Vacuum/pressure test kit
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Big_Wood
westcoast dweller
i got a mity-vac 8500. does vacuum and pressure. there are cheaper routes which is what i had before but if you want a do all kit it is the kit to have. most auto parts stores should have it for about $70. that's what i paid for mine CAD so you might even get it cheaper in USD. well, my wife bought it for me for christmas from Lordco autoparts 
calebng15
Always lookin' for somthing to cut!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Powerbuilt-...hash=item418baf349b&item=281516389531&vxp=mtr
This is the one I got recently. Works great, there is only one left, then the rest are $70+.
This is the one I got recently. Works great, there is only one left, then the rest are $70+.
huskyslinger
xp390
found a mity vac 8000 29.95 online. not as big as kit as the 8500 but will do the sam ting! thanks for the input and help all! have a great weekend.
huskyslinger
xp390
one more quick question. does anyone have a part number or where to buy the adaptor to go in plug hole and attach hose
Bust out the insides of a spark plug and JB weld a 1/4" hose barb in.
huskyslinger
xp390
that's too funny I thought of that same thing
http://performanceoutdoorequipment.com/collections/tools?page=1 flip through those pages and it will at least give you an idea for the basic tools.
huskyslinger
xp390
thank you got them on that site
An 8000 will vac test only, an 8500 also does pessure.
I got my 8500 last week for $60.41 shipped from toolsdiscounter.com.
John
I got my 8500 last week for $60.41 shipped from toolsdiscounter.com.
John
huskyslinger
xp390
Dang that blows
Big_Wood
westcoast dweller
why not crank seals? found many crank seals to be bad with a pressure test and some bubbly.
Some crank seals will hold pressure but not vacuum
Big_Wood
westcoast dweller
Did you read that on AS? LOL just being an *******. I agree, some seals will hold pressure. More times then not turning the crank over will break that ability to hold pressure though.
Anytime I have a saw that hold pressure but not vacuum I get the 2T oil out and dribble it on the crank seal while holding vacuum. 95% off the time that's the leak. I learned that trick off of Mr Rogers neighborhood
I thought PeeWee only used that lube at the theater houses...
Seriously though, if you have proper blinding plates, and can hold pressure but fail vacuum it has to be a seal or both seals leaking.
GoBigBlue1984
Right-wing conservative blue collar American
I bought the last one this past weekend after reading your post. I'm taking your word for it lol. This is my first vac/pressure kit as well. Any suggestions/tips to keep in mind when testing?
huskyslinger
xp390
so now you all have me down and out cause I bought the wrong ****! thought I was getting a good deal and that all went down the toilet!
GoBigBlue1984
Right-wing conservative blue collar American
A few suppliers on fleabay have brand new mityvac 8500's for 62-64.00
Had I not come across the power built brand on eBay for 55 I would have ponied up for the mityvac 8500.
Had I not come across the power built brand on eBay for 55 I would have ponied up for the mityvac 8500.
