lmorris Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I need one, can't find one. Anyone able to point me in the right direction? Thanks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Bruene Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Really? I just have a cheap-o with 2 different sized ends on it. I can't remember where I got/found it. I didn't think it would be that difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshbuys Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 All of our tool dealers (Matco, Snap-on, Cornwell, Mac) carry the same one. They charge abouy $7.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwayneGorniak Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Mac Tool number AC81290: http://www.mactools.com/SearchResults/tabid/79/Default.aspx?Search=AC81290 Does both the R12 and R134A fittings. Can't be that hard to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Warman Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Do they have one that does R134a valves on one end and VMVs (used to be called cannister purge valves) on the other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwayneGorniak Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I hope you're not screwin around with me. If you're not, not only does the one I listed do the R134a but the R12 end will do the evap schrader valves. Works on my wife's 04' F-150 and my buddy's 03' excursion. I actually just had to use it for that. Imagine that, I'm still doing work like this on the side for my pals. Not that I want to. It's just one of those situations where you sometimes gotta help your friends out. I'm just trying to remember if the newest schrader valves have become fatter or wider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Warman Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I hope you're not screwin around with me. If you're not, not only does the one I listed do the R14a but the R12 end will do the evap schrader valves. My fancy MAC Schrader valve tool wont... never has... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwayneGorniak Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I take it, it's a different tool? The next time Ken is around, ask him if you can try one on an evap valve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Clayton Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Ford did away with removing evap shraders and said the new valves can be damaged if you try to remove them, so I wouldn't bother with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Warman Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Ford did away with removing evap shraders and said the new valves can be damaged if you try to remove them, so I wouldn't bother with it. You are quite right - the new engines mpstly have the VMVs attached directly to the inlet manifold - however I like to have the tools I like to have. Some of the jobs I get are........ I would guess "eclectic" might be close. I think where the most damage comes from is that the valve in a VMV is left hand thread. Dwayne, I finally spent some time looking for my own self... New smoke machines always come with a core tool... OTC sells the CEA-049... Now I feel like I went to the restaraunt and cooked my own lunch.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwayneGorniak Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 We can get that tool for ya. Looks allot like the R134a/R12 tool but more money and I know the tool I listed works. Anyways, take care, have fun, keep your stick on the ice and never forget where the warm wet hole of youth and happiness lies and always keep it happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmorris Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 I made one out of an 8MM bolt. Works nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Warman Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I'm taking one of my three weeks starting right friggin' now.... Wound up having my day go right to the wire - getting out early would have been nice. Momma wants to go camping but I think I spent enough time in the holiday trailer this year.... I had a burst of energy and have half the floor and some of the walls in the kitchen done... Will be starting on the bank where the sink and stove will be pretty quick and making changes to the plan for the island as well as modifying the pantry. I'd like to "ride the wave" while I can and get as much done as I can before I realize I'm getting too old for this shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmorris Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 We just our R134 core tool 2 days ago. Don't think it will ever get used for a very long time. Oh well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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