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| DRR Trophy |
What is a good product to used to clean vacuum pump. | ||
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DRR Sportsman |
Half a can of brake cleaner into pump before you start, Start the engine and spray rest of through engine. Another suggestion is to pull lines of vacumm pump and let "air out" after a night of racing. Jeremiah Hall | |||
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DRR S/Pro |
Every couple weeks, I'll pull the vac pump inlet hose off the valve cover during warmup and, with the engine running, shoot brake cleaner into it for about a 5 count. At idle, I can definitely feel a big difference on the gauge or when tapping the hose fitting to my palm. As long as I do it often enough, it doesn't make a difference on the gauge downtrack. Tony Leonard | |||
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DRR Pro |
Just a note of caution about using Brake Cleaner spray. Yes, it is as good as anything for removing oil & grease. But please pay attention to the label.(Yeah, I realize most of us know this, but not everyone does): Chlorinated brake cleaner is Non-Flammable, while Non-Chlorinated versions are EXTREMELY Flammable. Both types work well, and I highly recommend that you use the non-flammable "Chlorinated" type if you are spraying it anywhere near a running engine. The risk is small, but the potential results can be devastating. (BTW, the Non-Chlorinated version makes great starting fluid). Dan "Jim" Moore Much too young to feel this damn old!! | |||
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| DRR Trophy |
ok thanks.... | |||
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DRR Sportsman |
Also remember, NEVER use Chlorinated brake clean on anything you intend to TIG weld. 72 Nova "Hooptie" | |||
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| DRR Pro |
Never heard that, TomR, curious what the issue would be? I didn't think brake cleaner left behind any chemical residue, once it has evaporated. Dan "Jim" Moore Much too young to feel this damn old!! | |||
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DRR S/Pro |
I believe it’s the possibility of chlorine gas if there just happened to be a pocket of it is why. Bad stuff. ____________________________ 2017 and 2018 Osage Casinos Tulsa Raceway Park No-Box Champion 2018 Div4 Goodguys Hammer award winner | |||
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| DRR Pro |
I just pull my Star off and run parts washer fluid back and forth through it a few times, blow dry it with air, and put it back on the car every few months. | |||
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| DRR Trophy |
Some solid tips here! If cleaning isn’t solving the problem, it might just be time for a new pump. I switched to a more updated hydraulic pump recently, and it’s been working great way less hassle. Happy to share what worked for me if anyone’s interested! | |||
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| DRR Sportsman |
The story below was the first time I had heard of it. https://www.brewracingframes.c...r--phosgene-gas.html "The chemical in the brake cleaner is Tetrachloroethylene. When this chemical is exposed with excessive heat and argon (used in MIG and TIG welding) it also produces phosgene." 72 Nova "Hooptie" | |||
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DRR Trophy |
Thank you for sharing Tom, I have wondered if that was a good idea, I have used brake clean when I am out of acetone. | |||
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| DRR Top Comp |
Thanks for posting that article about phosgene. Wow, bad stuff! Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right. Here I am....... | |||
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| DRR Trophy |
Tell me more about this setup, please. What pump did you use etc. | |||
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DRR Sportsman |
On the Moroso units when they wear out. They make vane and bearing kits to rebuild it. | |||
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| DRR S/Pro |
Same for Star, or you can send it to them and they will rebuild and test it. ____________________________ 2017 and 2018 Osage Casinos Tulsa Raceway Park No-Box Champion 2018 Div4 Goodguys Hammer award winner | |||
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| DRR Pro |
I get enough oil, water and alcohol in mine I haven't touched it in years. | |||
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