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Re: vacuum bleeding

To: "Richard D. Arnold" <richard.arnold@juno.com>, "Spridgets" <spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>
Subject: Re: vacuum bleeding
From: Larry Macy <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>
Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 10:10:32 -0400
Reply-to: Larry Macy <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>
Sender: owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
>I am intrigued by the idea of bleeding my hydraulics using a wet/dry
>vacuum; I think it was Larry Macy who suggested the idea.
>
>Question:  Would it be advisable to install a one way check valve between
>the line and the vacuum?
>
>I was thinking of one of those that fit between the vacuum source and the
>booster on GM brake systems (only because I have a bunch lying around). 
>If not that, can someone suggest a suitable and cheap alternative?
>
>
>Rich
>'79 MG Midget "Miss Molly"
>'78 Chevy Half-Ton "Waltzin' Matilda"
>'89 Blonde-Haired, Blue-Eyed Daughter "The Boss"
>
>"It is wise to take alarm at the first experiment on our liberties."
>James Madison ca. 1791
When I did it, I didn't use a check valve. The only thing was to make 
sure the Master Cylinder stays topped up. BTDT, had to start over. 

Larry Macy
78 Midget

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
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University of Pennsylvania
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