As infrequently as you'd probably shift the rear axle, a little electric pump with a large enough reservoir would work. The belt driven vacuum pump would likely be overkill. They had to support vacuum brake boosters so plenty of volume was needed.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.