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Help identifying this tool please? Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting kickerblue New User Jan 15, 2017, 5:05 AM Post #1 of 5 (1296 views) Help identifying this tool please? Sign In Can someone help me identify what this gauge would be used to measure? It reads cm hg and in hg. I think it is for automotive use but I can't find anything with the fittings it comes with? thanks in advance! http://autoforums.carjunky.com/photos/pic/3216Evrn/1119.jpg Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 15, 2017, 6:24 AM Post #2 of 5 (1277 views) Re: Help identifying this tool please? Sign In It appears like a version of "Venturi" effect automotive vacuum pump mostly for cooling system refills. Those are "automotive" type compressed air fittings vs for other uses like a nail gun/carpentry. I don't know what the fitting is for on the clear hose at the bottom yet. The rest looks to adapt to sizes of radiator or tank necks and the rubber would get thicker turning that wing nut thing except to pick up coolant for a refill without air. Personally wouldn't own a Venturi vacuum device at all and choose an electric powered one. That might be missing a couple fittings? T kickerblue New User Jan 15, 2017, 7:22 AM Post #3 of 5 (1265 views) Re: Help identifying this tool please? Sign In You are right, its for a cooling system. I just searched eBay for a cooling system gauge and spotted the same set. I have been trying to find out what it was for ages! Thanks Tom! Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 15, 2017, 8:12 AM Post #4 of 5 (1258 views) Re: Help identifying this tool please? Sign In Reason: Filling many cooling systems is near impossible without tricks or tools. Shops just can't spend all day fussing to know one is really filled so these and versions are the answer. The DIYer without understanding the need can really get in disastrous trouble if you can't be certain cooling systems are properly full after ordinary services or a repair. Trouble with the "Venturi" air pressure creating a vacuum and does it most folks wouldn't have a compressor with enough CFM = Cubic Feet/Minute compressors to use that type so hand pumps or other types better for that just FYI, Tom Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 15, 2017, 2:16 PM Post #5 of 5 (1243 views) Re: Help identifying this tool please? Sign In Yes, it's a vacuum fill tool for filling cooling systems and getting all the air out. It puts the cooling system under vacuum and then draws the coolant in. I've owned 3 or 4 different brands. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. (This post was edited by Hammer Time on Jan 15, 2017, 2:18 PM)   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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