I have tried a 5 gal plastic gas jug also - collapsed like a cheap suit...
LarryT
On 4/26/2013 10:11 AM, Rich Thomas wrote:
I have a plastic gas "can I put a barb fitting in the vent hole for
the extraction hose and the fill/pour hole is just right to jam the
vac hose into. Turn on the vac an
On Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:59:35 -0600 Craig wrote:
> I've attached a ZIP file of the web page. Unzip it somewhere and open
> how.not.html with your web browser.
>
>
> Craig
>
> P.S. Dan, I've sent this to you directly since it's over the list's
> 40 kB threshold.
> __
On Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:11:45 -0400 Rich Thomas
wrote:
> I have a plastic gas "can I put a barb fitting in the vent hole for the
> extraction hose and the fill/pour hole is just right to jam the vac
> hose into. Turn on the vac and it sorta collapses (the "Visual Vacuum
> Indicator") while suck
That was back when things were made to LAST!
Larry
On 4/26/2013 8:10 PM, OK Don wrote:
The can is one my Dad bought in MPLS in the
1940s.
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I would wonder about the seal depending upon how the paint was extracted. If
you removed the lid and stirred the paint, would the lid no longer seal as well
as had the paint been removed by the screw open hole? I might think being able
to screw shut the top or seal it well would assist in hold
"The Oil can you're talking about is the one with a trigger and 3" or 4"
tube with a squirter on the end?"
That's what I use on Cessna's - though the fluid is different. Never had a
problem with it sucking back. The can is one my Dad bought in MPLS in the
1940s.
--
OK Don
2013 F150
2012 Passat T
t: Friday, April 26, 2013 4:56 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Topsider Oil removal
Thus proved the power of vacuum! BTW, never, ever try to syphon the newer
fuels containing ethanol - it is positively nasty! (I suspect many of us
have had those lazy moments...)
Larryt
On 4/26/2013 1:41 PM, WILTO
ned by mouth.
Wilton
- Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 12:45 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Topsider Oil removal
On 26/04/2013 11:30 AM, WILTON wrote:
Yes, another reminder - it doesn't really take much po
k Knoble"
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Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 11:39 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Topsider Oil removal
On Apr 26, 2013, at 9:01 AM, "Dan Penoff" wrote:
I have been thinking of putting a five gallon paint bucket to use as
an extraction unit - here's
That should read "---I HAVE all of my original teeth."
Wilt
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From: "WILTON"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 1:41 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Topsider Oil removal
Yeah, I had that thought, too, about stai
ube, I took a breath and got
fumes in my lungs, etc; LAST time I siphoned by mouth.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Randy Bennell"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 12:45 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Topsider Oil removal
On 26/04/2013 11:30 A
The Oil can you're talking about is the one with a trigger and 3" or 4"
tube with a squirter on the end?
I guess you never had a problem with the can pulling fluid back into the
oil can on the back stroke of the trigger? I doubt there's any suction
created but gravity might pull some back - o
On 26/04/2013 11:30 AM, WILTON wrote:
Yes, another reminder - it doesn't really take much power to get the
suction/siphon started. 'Could probably start the HOT oil siphon by
mouth if one were foolish enough (I'm not) to try it. It's all done
by nature (atmospheric pressure) after the oil rea
the hump in the evac
tube, anyway -- after the siphon is started, one could POSSIBLY remove the
vac hose from the receiver, and let nature do it.
Wilt
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To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 12:11 PM
Subject
Rick Knoble wrote:
On Apr 26, 2013, at 9:01 AM, "Dan Penoff" wrote:
I have been thinking of putting a five gallon paint bucket to use as an
extraction unit - here's what I was thinking - please offer any critiques:
I used to use a five gallon bucket as a topsider before. The shop vac creat
ssion List"
Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 11:39 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Topsider Oil removal
On Apr 26, 2013, at 9:01 AM, "Dan Penoff" wrote:
I have been thinking of putting a five gallon paint bucket to use as an
extraction unit - here's what I was thinking - please off
A word of caution when using this system. ALWAYS put the cap on the clutch
master cylinder loosely. If you don't you will squirt brake fluid in places
you don't want and peel paint [don't ask how I know this ;)) ]
For clutch systems, I've also used for years a manual oil pump can, the old
hardware
On Apr 26, 2013, at 9:01 AM, "Dan Penoff" wrote:
> I have been thinking of putting a five gallon paint bucket to use as an
> extraction unit - here's what I was thinking - please offer any critiques:
I used to use a five gallon bucket as a topsider before. The shop vac creates
enough suction
Hmm. Good point. So maybe the dip tube is a bad idea? Makes sense, as there
would be a lot of agitation once it gets covered with oil, which would most
likely create a lot of oil mist/droplets, etc.
Thanks!
Dan
On Apr 26, 2013, at 10:29 AM, WILTON wrote:
> 'Need to be careful that, as buck
of bucket.
Gap/space allows the air flow, if any, to slow down enough to drop the oil;
'never had a problem of oil into vac hose. YMMV ;<)
Wilt
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From: "Dan Penoff"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 10:01
I have a plastic gas "can I put a barb fitting in the vent hole for the
extraction hose and the fill/pour hole is just right to jam the vac hose
into. Turn on the vac and it sorta collapses (the "Visual Vacuum
Indicator") while sucking out the oil.
The barb cost a buck, the hose was a buck, I
I have been thinking of putting a five gallon paint bucket to use as an
extraction unit - here's what I was thinking - please offer any critiques:
Five gallon paint bucket.
Drill a hole and thread a hose barb fitting into the lid opposite the
collapsible "spigot". Put a bushing on the inside o
That sure sounds painless! My fuel pump is a diaphragm type so
hopefully it will work fine. I am recovering from knee surgery so
getting down and getting back up are pretty difficult for me at this
point but your method is so simple I can probably supervise my wife and son!
I mentioned using
Larry,
One cheapie pump I have is a diaphragm type pump.. one is a gear type. Both
work for oil removal. The gear type is slightly higher volume, but a bit
harder to get primed.. so it runs longer before sucking oil. No filter,
they are "trash pumps" dedicated to oil removal.
You will be spoiled
I don't think a filter is required. I use a small sump pump, which is far
bigger than a car fuel pump. The most difficult part (not really hard at all)
is the plumbing.
I have an empty R-22 bottle and a vacuum pump, next oil change I'm going to
pull a nice vacuum on the bottle and try to plum
Grant,
Thanks! I happen to have a couple of extra fuel pumps -- it sounds
like you pumped the oil through the pump just like it was fuel, which
avoids the use of a vacuum vessel and its added complication? If so,
did you filter it before going through the pump? I guess there's no
reason
Why all the fuss? I've been using a cheap [$25 off the internet] fuel pump
for so long I can't remember exactly when I got it. A trip to the hardware
store for barb fittings , fuel hose,[in and out] a piece of semi-rigid
nylon tubing with a 30 degree angle cut on the bottom end [so it doesn't
suck
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
I've been using this one for about eight or nine years and been completely
satisfied with it. It came with a spare parts list and phone number to
call, which I always think is a good sign that the company expects you to
keep it a while, but hasn't needed any repair yet.
>
>
>> On Apr 15, 2013, at 12:26 PM, LarryT wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Are there any brands which have taken over the top spot as the best oil
>>> suction unit?
>>>
>>>
I've been using this one for about eight or nine years and been completely
satisfied with it. It came with a spare parts list and phone num
Max,
I'll look at the pump and see how it comes apart - I wrote the
manufacturer to see about spare pump parts but so far no word...
Thanks -
Larry
On 4/15/2013 1:33 PM, Max Dillon wrote:
Can you replace seals?
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e the
"jump." YMMV Just as with skinning a cat, there are many ways
to do it. ;<)
'Never a problem with mine.
Wilton
- Original Message - From: "Dieselhead"
<126die...@gmail.com>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 6:
what about this?
http://www.amazon.com/SeaSense-Volt-Oil-Changer-50091450/dp/B001BR9XIG/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1366468520&sr=8-9&keywords=oil+extractor
or this
http://www.amazon.com/Mityvac-7300-PneumatiVac-Air-Operated-Evacuator/dp/B000JFN9WW/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1366468520&sr=8-6&keywords=o
LarryT wrote:
Hi Mitch -
I also had trouble using a vacuum - made a mess like you but my mess was
in the vacuum tubing and the vacuum itself! So I went back to the
Topsider.
That reminds me. Cleaning the shop vac wasn't such a big deal.
Cleaning the shop vac hose was a big deal.
Maybe the p
Thanks Clay - I believe I got my 1st Topsider from West Marine..
Larry
On 4/15/2013 10:57 PM, clay wrote:
Boat shop would be a good place. They seem to have the top sider for around
half price of car stores.
clay
On Apr 15, 2013, at 9:26 AM, LarryT wrote:
Hi Gang,
My TopSider seems to be
5, 2013 12:26 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Topsider Oil removal
Hi Gang,
My TopSider seems to be dieing (the vacuum pump no longer works even though I
oil it regularly) and I plan to replace it.I've struggled with it the last
2 oil changes and have vowed 'never again' so I am looking for
;Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 12:49 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Topsider Oil removal
See my 26 Aug 2005 post "$2 Oil Sucker."
Wilton
- Original Message - From: "LarryT"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013
Thx Max - will give it a try & let ya'll know...
Larry
On 4/15/2013 1:33 PM, Max Dillon wrote:
Can you replace seals?
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Hi Mitch -
I also had trouble using a vacuum - made a mess like you but my mess was
in the vacuum tubing and the vacuum itself! So I went back to the Topsider.
I'll try to get replacement parts from Topsider I think...
Larry
On 4/15/2013 1:42 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
WILTON wrote:
'Never a pr
"jump." YMMV Just as with skinning a cat, there are many ways
to do it. ;<)
'Never a problem with mine.
Wilton
- Original Message - From: "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 6:25 PM
Sub
"
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 10:17 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Topsider Oil removal
Mine worked fine on the '01 ML320 --- even checked it by pulling the pan
drain plug afterwards - no oil was left. Did you have a good seal to the
dip stick tube?
On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 12:42 PM, Mitch Haley wr
Boat shop would be a good place. They seem to have the top sider for around
half price of car stores.
clay
On Apr 15, 2013, at 9:26 AM, LarryT wrote:
> Hi Gang,
> My TopSider seems to be dieing (the vacuum pump no longer works even though I
> oil it regularly) and I plan to replace it.I'
Mine worked fine on the '01 ML320 --- even checked it by pulling the pan
drain plug afterwards - no oil was left. Did you have a good seal to the
dip stick tube?
On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 12:42 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
> WILTON wrote:
>
>> 'Never a problem with my $2 sucker - merely an extension of
blem with mine.
Wilton
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From: "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 6:25 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Topsider Oil removal
Do you have a dip tube in it? It needs a tube form the inlet hos
As I recall, there was a very heavy and thick pad that covered the lower
portion of the housing where the motor is located. That was in addition to the
bag, so I don't think there is anything getting out of the vacuum itself. If
there was dirt on the floor I would suspect it would blow it around
Do you have a dip tube in it? It needs a tube form the inlet hose to
the bottom of the bucket to collect the oil in. THe vacuum hoce
attached to the top of the bucket, but the oil needs to be carried to
near the bottom of the bucket
Reasonably sure.
It certainly couldn't have been leak
come back when the sound of the shop vac changes
because the plastic hose fell off the car when all the oil was gone.
-Curt
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:26:26 -0400
From: LarryT
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] Topsider Oil removal
Message-ID: <516c2a32.6010...@comcast.net>
Co
Dan Penoff wrote:
Amazingly, they still make a modern version.
Amazingly, nobody else directs the exhaust into the floor to save on the cost of
wheels.
I wonder if it stirs up the dust around the room, when the whole point of
vacuuming is to get dust out of the carpet and into the canister.
WILTON wrote:
Are you sure that the oil discharge point in the receiver can is well
above possible oil level in the receiver so that the oil can "drop out"
safely and not be carried into hose to the vac cleaner?
I don't remember how high the end of the tube was, but it was well away from the
ssion List"
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 3:54 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Topsider Oil removal
Are you sure that the oil discharge point in the receiver can is well
above possible oil level in the receiver so that the oil can "drop out"
safely and not be carried into hose to the vac cle
es Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 2:33 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Topsider Oil removal
WILTON wrote:
Wonder how Mr. MB Stealer would suck oil from your '99 E320?
'You sure joint between evac hose and dipstick tube sealed?
Reasonably sure.
It certainly couldn'
Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
>
> From: LarryT
>To: Mercedes Discussion List
>Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 12:26 PM
>Subject: [MBZ] Topsider Oil removal
>
>
>Hi Gang,
>My TopSider seems to be dieing (the vacuum pump no longer w
On 15/04/2013 1:33 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
WILTON wrote:
Wonder how Mr. MB Stealer would suck oil from your '99 E320?
'You sure joint between evac hose and dipstick tube sealed?
Reasonably sure.
It certainly couldn't have been leaking the entire wind that blew
through the bucket and carried oi
I had a great flashback the other night
Was watching Mad Men, and in the background the maid was sweeping the floor
using a Hoover "Constellation" vacuum cleaner. mom had one of these, and I was
always fascinated by both the design and the ability to "hover".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
WILTON wrote:
Wonder how Mr. MB Stealer would suck oil from your '99 E320?
'You sure joint between evac hose and dipstick tube sealed?
Reasonably sure.
It certainly couldn't have been leaking the entire wind that blew through the
bucket and carried oil spray into my shop vac. Got 2-3 quarts of
Wonder how Mr. MB Stealer would suck oil from your '99 E320?
'You sure joint between evac hose and dipstick tube sealed?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Mitch Haley"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 1:42 PM
Subject:
'Still using a vac that I bought for Mom in 1954 for my sucker vac power.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "OK Don"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 1:11 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Topsider Oil removal
The 1960 monkey wards vacuu
WILTON wrote:
'Never a problem with my $2 sucker - merely an extension of nature.
My $2 sucker was a total mess when I tried it on my '99 E320.
Was getting massive quantities of air out of the dipstick tube.
Had to conclude that not all dipstick tubes go to the bottom of the pan.
Mitch.
_
Can you replace seals?
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20
LarryT wrote:
>Hi Gang,
>My TopSider seems to be dieing (the vacuum pump no longer works even
>though I oil it regularly) and I plan to replace it.I've struggled
>
>with it the last 2 oil changes and hav
:
> 'Never a problem with my $2 sucker - merely an extension of nature.
>
> Wilton
> - Original Message - From: "WILTON"
>
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 12:49 PM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Topsider Oil remova
'Never a problem with my $2 sucker - merely an extension of nature.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "WILTON"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 12:49 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Topsider Oil removal
See my 26 Aug 2005 post
See my 26 Aug 2005 post "$2 Oil Sucker."
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "LarryT"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 12:26 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Topsider Oil removal
Hi Gang,
My TopSider seems to be dieing (the vacuum pump no l
Message-
From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LarryT
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 9:26 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] Topsider Oil removal
Hi Gang,
My TopSider seems to be dieing (the vacuum pump no longer works even
though I oil it regularly
Larry,
I have had two Topsiders over the years and both wore out prematurely, in my
opinion.
I still have the cans that I use for waste oil storage and transport, but the
pump parts are long gone.
While I decided I don't want to mess with the expense of a new oil extractor,
when I recently re
Hi Gang,
My TopSider seems to be dieing (the vacuum pump no longer works even
though I oil it regularly) and I plan to replace it.I've struggled
with it the last 2 oil changes and have vowed 'never again' so I am
looking for a new one.
Are there any brands which have taken over the top s
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