Searching for liquid Mercury to restore motorcycle tool

[powellskier]

I need approximately 1 fl oz of liquid mercury for a motorcycle carburetor synchronization tool which lost its mercury during a recent move. Trying to purchase the amount I need would cost more than the tool itself so I'm hoping to find someone who may have a few ounces laying around and are willing to part with. I live in South Western Utah and someone within 300 miles would be ideal for a local pickup or I will provide the proper procedures to safely and legally ship the metal.

Thanks in advance,
Michael Martin

 

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[Phanntom]

Try a local pharmacy...most used to carry it.

 

[austin]

You can buy it online at eNasco scientific supplies. I checked the other catalogs I used to order from(Carolina, Edmunds, Flinn) and they don't carry it. Rumor says a $25.00 hazardous shipping charge and maybe federal monitoring of your actions, library checkouts, etc. Don't know about that, but it is available.

 

[Red James Cash]

Easy,find an old furnace thermostat or two in an old house,or update yours if you have one with mercury switch in it.Most thermostats used a mercury switch.

 

[spartacus53]

I'd get the mercury in powder form and just add water

 

[Frankn]

Here's an alternative. Hook a tube on to your device and attach the other to a water column gauge like the one plumbers or gas techs use. Of course you will have to hook it on the other end to check manifold vacuum. I think the guage is called a manometer. Frank

 

[hvacker]

You might ask some of the heating co. in your area. Most won't throw out old mercury thermostats anymore and they usually end up in a box somewhere in the shop. Most don't know what the mercury is worth. Many think it's worth a lot. So I'd probably find a current price you could show them.
Not sure in your case but I've synchronised carbs with a hose held to my ear until they sounded the same. You also mught be able to use a tube with some water. Make a mark where the water level is before starting and then how much the drop is. Like Frankn mentioned. And yes, it's called a manometer.

 

[bsloan]

If you live close to a College or University, check with the labs in the physics or chemistry departments, they might be able to help you out.

Best of luck,
Bill

 

[mike ayres]

I could sell you a small amount . How much do you want?

 

[7creeks]

Nice Cushman Frankn

Here's an alternative. Hook a tube on to your device and attach the other to a water column gauge like the one plumbers or gas techs use. Of course you will have to hook it on the other end to check manifold vacuum. I think the guage is called a manometer. Frank

 

[Frankn]

7creeks, That picture was taken in an auto museum off I80 in mid US. I use to ride one before I was old enough to get a license. I rode it to school each day. I had a lot of fun with it. I painted mine glossy black with white script lettering on the sides," La P****cat". I also installed a windshield and lower canvas protector. Those were the carefree days, not like the tension filled and censored ones of today. Frank

They also had the amphibian car, the german Messersmith made from plane parts, and the Isetta 300, a car made by BMW. Interesting place.