Sonic
Sonic UberDork
11/9/21 6:12 p.m.

My father in law gave me this as part of him cleaning out the garage.  It seems like a quality tool, but I have no idea how it would be useful to me.  

What do you use this for? 
 

Robbie (Forum Supporter)
Robbie (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
11/9/21 6:15 p.m.

Bleeding tough brakes and clutches.

Can be useful for testing vacuum powered stuff, especially distributor advance units.

Keep it, for sure.

Cactus
Cactus HalfDork
11/9/21 6:16 p.m.

Helps bleed clutches and brakes. Should have some sort of reservoir inline with the hose for catching fluid.

 

NOT A TA
NOT A TA UltraDork
11/9/21 6:25 p.m.
Cactus said:

Helps bleed clutches and brakes. Should have some sort of reservoir inline with the hose for catching fluid.

 

Don't think they came with a fluid cup but you could make one easily enough or use a HF one.

It's a higher quality version of a common Mityvac.

Works well on the vacuum operated diaphragms that are/were used in automotive HVAC systems.

Keith Tanner
Keith Tanner MegaDork
11/9/21 7:05 p.m.

Actron has an excellent slogan.

Toyman01 + Sized and
Toyman01 + Sized and MegaDork
11/9/21 8:44 p.m.

I have one. I'm not sure I've ever used it. 

GhiaMonster
GhiaMonster Reader
11/9/21 8:49 p.m.

Esential if you own an old German car with vacuum everything. I also use mine to start a siphon when draining gas. Saves the fun mouthwash.

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