Topic: Cool Tools.

[grcamna2]

its 1986 aussie made "pro air"Bill with a belt drive vee twin "swan"pump on it,the motor is an aussie "betts"

I see.
Do you have a picture of the Toledo vacuum pump Dave ?

[Honda Hansel]

We always used cold pak beer boxes.

Back in my younger years
The corn flakes came in a plastic bag with all the print on the bag (not a bag in a box)
so we had no choice better then shoe boxes

Beer came in a plastic case and was reused so no gasket's there LOL

[dave500]

ahh sorry Bill,its not a pump per say,you connect it to compressed air pull the trigger and it causes a vacuum at the suction hose,the copy one looked just the same,the toledo seems heavier plastic and does have a markedly better vacuum at the suction hose,ive used it to bleed brakes and change out power steering fluid,its quite fast.

[grcamna2]

ahh sorry Bill,its not a pump per say,you connect it to compressed air pull the trigger and it causes a vacuum at the suction hose,the copy one looked just the same,the toledo seems heavier plastic and does have a markedly better vacuum at the suction hose,ive used it to bleed brakes and change out power steering fluid,its quite fast.

I see 
Dave,does it connect to the intake on the air compressor pump,where it sucks air in and through that unit?  or does it somehow have compressed air pass through a type of valve to create a vacuum in it ?

edit: Dave,I read what you said again,and looked at that tube coming out of the plastic tank;I think I got it.

[Kelly E]

We have one of those pneumatic brake bleeders. They work great and also work as a vacuum to remove dirty brake fluid from the reservoir instead of pulling it through the system during a flush or getting ready to rebuild and oil pools from heads before you pull them to prevent a big mess. I'm sure there's plenty of other uses as well.

[dave500]

its a kind of siphon system

[Honda Hansel]

New creation for the collection
Carburetor stand for ease of rebuilding and wet testing
Took a bit of creative inspirations
Cant wait to do the next set of carbs

   

[newday777]

New creation for the collection
Carburetor stand for ease of rebuilding and wet testing
Took a bit of creative inspirations
Cant wait to do the next set of carbs

Nice job on them. I made mine out of 2x4 wood scraps.

[grcamna2]

New creation for the collection
Carburetor stand for ease of rebuilding and wet testing
Took a bit of creative inspirations
Cant wait to do the next set of carbs

   

Very nice work 

[Don R]

 I took some cable ties, cut off the zip part, cut them in half, fold them over, pinch the bend and insert the loose ends into a bolt hole to hold a gasket in place. The part will pop right over them and continue to center the gasket while you start a few bolts.
 In my case it was a front cover and oil pan on a chevy V8 but it should work everywhere.
 film at 11.

[BenelliSEI]

New creation for the collection
Carburetor stand for ease of rebuilding and wet testing
Took a bit of creative inspirations
Cant wait to do the next set of carbs


Very nice…. Got me wondering if there was a collector box on the back, with holes matching the carb outlets, could you attach a vacuum and do a vacuum sync. right there on the bench?
   

[seanbarney41]

I took some cable ties, cut off the zip part, cut them in half, fold them over, pinch the bend and insert the loose ends into a bolt hole to hold a gasket in place. The part will pop right over them and continue to center the gasket while you start a few bolts.
 In my case it was a front cover and oil pan on a chevy V8 but it should work everywhere.
 film at 11.

good lord, how have I never learned that?!   I have been making alignment studs by cutting the heads off bolts and cutting a slot for a flatblade...ypur idea is way quicker, easier, cheaper and works just as good!

[BenelliSEI]

I took some cable ties, cut off the zip part, cut them in half, fold them over, pinch the bend and insert the loose ends into a bolt hole to hold a gasket in place. The part will pop right over them and continue to center the gasket while you start a few bolts.
 In my case it was a front cover and oil pan on a chevy V8 but it should work everywhere.
 film at 11.

good lord, how have I never learned that?!   I have been making alignment studs by cutting the heads off bolts and cutting a slot for a flatblade...ypur idea is way quicker, easier, cheaper and works just as good!

Don….. I tried this today (replacing a gasket on one of the little Z50s) and it’s just brilliant. “Old dog learns new trick”! Thanks!

[Don R]

  It was the counter guy at the parts store that mentioned the zip tie trick when I called to ask if they sold those plastic gasket holder thingies that sometimes come with a gasket. I did have to realize how to use a zip tie to do that.
 There is at least one parts store guy that has actually worked on something.

[Honda Hansel]

Hi John
Doing the syncing with a vacuum might work .Bud here is the problem
The engine might not be able to pull the vacuum evenly across the intakes due to variations of the cylinder compression and valve seals (seat seal) so there might be a small problem

How ever lots can be done in the world of creations

[BenelliSEI]

Hi John
Doing the syncing with a vacuum might work .Bud here is the problem
The engine might not be able to pull the vacuum evenly across the intakes due to variations of the cylinder compression and valve seals (seat seal) so there might be a small problem

How ever lots can be done in the world of creations

All good points. I was thinking afterwards that one of the guys I know has a flow bench for testing port flows on heads in modifies. Would be interesting to bolt on a cb750 head, do the carb sync and then see how close it is. Or forget it!

[britman]

I understand this may be off topic, but I do believe this is a valid tool that was designed and hand formed by a very talented individual.  As some of you know I have recently purchased a 1969 Harley Davidson Servi Car, I am still searching for a valid explanation and if one does come up I will let you know.  This tow bar was securely stored in the box of the bike with angle iron and bed mounted bolts. It was fabricated by the original owner of the machine according to the seller.  It can be removed and assembled in a matter of minutes and mounted to the front axle of Servi and ready to tow in less time.  In the event of a break down what a lifesaver.  I can't imagine trying to get a dead three wheeler in the back of trailer, it is damn heavy and I am very old, I do however have a comfortable pick up with a hitch. I just enjoy seeing good craftsmanship that serves a purpose........

[grcamna2]

Nice custom tow-bar britman.

[dave500]

you bet!

[grcamna2]

I understand this may be off topic, but I do believe this is a valid tool that was designed and hand formed by a very talented individual.  As some of you know I have recently purchased a 1969 Harley Davidson Servi Car, I am still searching for a valid explanation and if one does come up I will let you know.  This tow bar was securely stored in the box of the bike with angle iron and bed mounted bolts. It was fabricated by the original owner of the machine according to the seller.  It can be removed and assembled in a matter of minutes and mounted to the front axle of Servi and ready to tow in less time.  In the event of a break down what a lifesaver.  I can't imagine trying to get a dead three wheeler in the back of trailer, it is damn heavy and I am very old, I do however have a comfortable pick up with a hitch. I just enjoy seeing good craftsmanship that serves a purpose........

That Servicar's rear Trunk looks like it would make a good Ice Cream cone type;have a bell 

[Don R]

 I'd call that a cool tool.