The pump label specifically warns against the use of any oil
lubricants; wouldn't this include diesel?
Grant
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--- In VacuumX@..., Darald Bantel <dbantel@t...> wrote:
On Fri, 2003-04-25 at 14:01, grantfair2001 wrote:
I phoned a local vacuum pump firm and asked about a solvent to flush a
vacuum pump with carbon vanes. (The pump suggests Loctite Saftey
Solvent which doesn't seem to be made anymore). The lady I spoke to
recommended an automobile product - Brake Kleen.
Would this work for flushing the Gast?
Try 3/4 gallon of diesel with 1 qt of ATF mixed in.
The brake Kleen could be used after this. The diesel mix is a very low
viscosity lubricant.
You could try the diesel mix first and then see how the pump works.
If you are trying for a very very low vacuum then put in some brake
kleen and it will absorb and remove the previous and the inside should
be polished again.
Darald
