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Re: [GMCnet] A/C vacuum pump [message #326211 is a reply to message #326191] Tue, 21 November 2017 11:35 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Tilerpep is currently offline  Tilerpep   United States
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If you are really on a budget I have used

https://www.harborfreight.com/air-vacuum-pump-with-r134a-and-r12-connectors-96677.html

the 18$ (and maybe a coupon cheaper) version with satisfactory results on several systems. As good? nope. 70% as good for 15% price? yep. and certainly good enough to know if system is leaking. A big air compressor helps a lot. I used to use it on a 10 gallon one...let it charge the air tank, discharge the vacuum pump, shut off vacuum, and recharge air. almost like bleeding brakes old style. 80 gallon air now, let er rip



1975 Glenbrook, 1978 Royale rear bath Raleigh, NC
 
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