vaccum/pressure

[josephsiracusa]

does anyone know where i can buy a vaccum/pressure test pump? perhaps online or any store?

 

[Another retired guy]

Re: vaccum/pressure

Right here at iboats, of course

 

[F14CRAZY]

Re: vaccum/pressure

Like for testing the seals on sterndrives? I bought one on ebay that's pretty well made. It came with a flat screwdriver, a small plastic toolbox for it all, and basically a basketball air pump with a manifold kind of thing for both vacuum and pressure

 

[josephsiracusa]

Re: vaccum/pressure

would you possibly please direct me to a link to that vaccum/pressure tester as i need to purchase one.

 

[Bob_VT]

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iboats if you spell it right :facepalm: VACUUM

vacuum pressure in Boat Parts & Accessories For Your Boat - iboats

 

[UncleWillie]

Re: vaccum/pressure

The MityVac Vacuum/Pressure Pump kits are available at most auto parts stores for under $50.

 

[Howard Sterndrive]

Re: vaccum/pressure

I have been using these ones for 20 years - no issues.

 

[mr 88]

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Way too much money for what the OP wants to do.Not that anything is wrong with them,except the money, for a one or two time use tool.

I have been using these ones for 20 years - no issues.

 

[Wind dog]

Re: vaccum/pressure

The MightyVac Vacuum/Pressure Pump kits are available at most auto parts stores for under $50.

I have one of these, very well made. Though I've not used it on a lower unit.

 

[cyclops2]

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You do need to know the pressures & vacuums the pump must reach.
Also very tight lines & no leaking valves.
Not as easy as it sounds when the gauge keeps moving. Bad parts ? Leaky testing parts ?

 

[josephsiracusa]

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You do need to know the pressures & vacuums the pump must reach.
Also very tight lines & no leaking valves.
Not as easy as it sounds when the gauge keeps moving. Bad parts ? Leaky testing parts ?

i understand.....i have volvo 275 outdrive,,,,would you happen to know the pressure reading for both and what pressure and vacumm not to exceed?

 

[BlkY2k]

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Another vote for Mighty vac here, there are so many uses for it.

 

[UncleWillie]

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i understand.....i have Volvo 275 out-drive,,,,would you happen to know the pressure reading for both and what pressure and vacuum not to exceed?

There is no pressure in the out-drive in operation.
You are just trying to exaggerate any leaks to make them show up quicker.

3-5psi (6-10"Hg) Nominal; 7-10psi (15-20"Hg) Maximum would be reasonable.

 

[Howard Sterndrive]

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Way too much money for what the OP wants to do.Not that anything is wrong with them,except the money, for a one or two time use tool.

I don't see where the OP said he had a budget or stated the number of times they would be used. Could be a full time rebuilder for all I know. You get what you pay for with this sort of tool, IMO. They have cost me less than $10/year.

 

[oldjeep]

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I've got one of these. Worked great on my lower unit, I just removed the hose/fitting from my gear oil pump and attached it to the vac pump.
Alltrade 648744 Vacuum Pump Set with Hoses, Plastic Reservoir and Plastic Adaptors - Amazon.com

 

[cyclops2]

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What is bad in todays depression economy is lots of companies & mechanics just saying............Replace something expensive to pay your paycheck & the owners yacht expenses.

So yes. Carefull testing with enough knowledge & the right tool is needed.

FEW auto dealers do not just replace parts & then say............It was really needed.