Where in the hell do I get a Mighty Vac?

[blackbuick87]

I have been looking all over for one to tune my alky system and cannot find one. Everybody says they got one at their local auto parts store but I cant find one and no one has even heard of them. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Jeff]

You mean the little vacuum hand-pump?

I bought a really nice metal-bodied one at Auto Zone last year. It's a little more than the plastic ones but I like it better. It was part of their Load-A-Tool program, but you pay full price then bring it back if you want to. I just never brought it back. Just used it today to check my EGR system.
Jeff

 

[tazgn]

I ended up getting mine from Summit a while back when I was ordering some other stuff. If you can wait the two days or so, I know Summit sells them. And I have seen them before at NAPA in there little tool displays.

Derrick

 

[blackbuick87]

Whoops

I did a Google search on Mighty Vac and it took me here

http://www.adildostore.com/EROSTAR.html

I DONT WANT TO KNOW WHAT THEY USE THEM FOR

 

[blackbuick87]

I went to Auto Zone and they looked like I was asking for a piece of the moon

Are you guys all using the hand pump ones? I always assumed they were electric for some reason

 

[tazgn]

Mines a hand pump...

Derrick

 

[eiuskoalman]

our local harbor freight tool store sells them. if you dont have a local harbor freight i know they have an online store at www.harborfreight.com they have one listed in the automotive section under the misc. automotive tools for somewhere around $60. good luck, aaron

 

[TRBON8R]

Ok, I'll be the first to ask, what the hell is a Mighty Vac? Does it clean the carpet at your house or what?

 

[QuickWE4]

Yeah, I'll second that.

What the hell does this thing do?

I mean, I have a rough idea, but...


Rich

 

[blackbuick87]

It is a hand operated pump for bleeding brakes from what I understand. I thought they were electric for some reason. So when using it to set my alcohol activation switch I will also have to get some form of boost gauge to put in the line also?

 

[TurboWE4]

Mityvac

Check out Eastwood.. They have the better metal one.


http://www.eastwoodcompany.com/cgi-bin/sgin0101.exe


Good Luck

 

[TurboTR]

Get the "turbo test kit" one, since it can do vac and pressure, also has a little gauge on top. You'll need the pressure capability someday. The Mity Vac co is hq in San Antonio, TX. I used to work across the street from 'em. www.mityvac.com. Unfortunately I don't see the turbo test kit listed on the website, so might oughta call 'em and ask, or wait until I can get the PN off the box for mine.

From the website:

Please place your order with:
Mityvac / Prism
P.O. Box 680728
San Antonio, Texas 78268

Phone: (210) 520-8051
Fax: (210) 520-8039

1-800-MITYVAC (648-9822)

email: webinfo@prismenterprise.com


TurboTR

 

[GNX423]

i ordered my boost/vaccum one off an internet tool site, do a search i belive the correct spelling is mity vac. heres the link to where i got mine, its the best price i could find http://toolsource.com:888/ost/mityvac/

sears carrys them also only plastic i think but that have a metal one under the craftsman name.

hope i helped...

Mike

 

[TRDirks]

JC Whitney has them aswell.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/product.jhtml?CATID=5554&BQ=jcw2

 

[blackbuick87]

So are most of you guys using the brake bleeder one (metal) that comes with the case and gauge for ~ $60?
They have a lot of different kits and I want to get the right one. It looks like the cooling system one would do pressure but not vacuum, correct?

 

[blackbuick87]

Ok, I finally saw one today. It looks like the best one would be the Silverline 4050, with the gauge for boost and vacuum. Or the Silverline 4010, but I would need an addt'l gauge for boost. Are these the models you guys are using?

 

[GNX423]

im using the 4050, its teh boost/vac and it comes with a bake bleeder attachment and a bunch of other stuff. here ya go, even better price! http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/MIT-4050.html

Good luck,
Mike

 

[blackbuick87]

WOW Mike Thanks a ton. I had just called Mity Vac and the 4050 was $105! Thats half off. I just ordered it

 

[machinegun]

I mighty vac is a tool used to create artificial vacum. You can use it on vacum operated items to test for operation. With speed bleeders or a one way valve, you can bleed hydraulic type system using only 1 person. A very helpful tool to the part time full time mechanic. Hope this answers the what heck is it question.