sp 22 help.

[Ultimatetreehugger]

How many gallons does an sp22 vacuum pump take. I have a gallon in it at this moment and can't see it on the filler tube. Thanks

[Russell Lampron]

If you are asking about the crankcase oil it only takes a little over a quart to fill it.

[Bolen Creek]

A SP 22 should take 2 qts. If you can't see in your tube then the t at bottom of crank case is plugged

[Maplewalnut]

2 quarts gets mine about a 1/2 inch in the sight glass

[Ultimatetreehugger]

Thanks four the Replies everyone, how much vacuum does everyone pull?

[Asa Matras]

We pull 22in on our sp 22. It gets kinda hot above that cause these were made to milk cows at 15 in.

[wiam]

Mine would do 25. Got pretty warm. I sold it this spring and it is still being used.

[Russell Lampron]

I run mine at 26.5" and yes it does get hot. I use Castrol Edge 5W-30 synthetic motor oil in it and it hasn't burned up on me. It is outside under my head tank platform so it gets plenty of air to keep it from overheating.

[Ultimatetreehugger]

Thank you guys! Very helpful.