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Vacuum pump

Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 5:27 pm
by Cacti_Ken
If the market ever gets to where it is impossible to get a fuel/vacuum pump rebuilt, is there such a thing as a 12 or 24 volt vacuum pump that could be used in place of the original?

Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:10 pm
by wesk
There is in the aviation world. They are used for aircraft vacuum instruments and provide about 5" of suction boost.

Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:38 pm
by Cacti_Ken
For aircraft, I imagine they are pricey too. I wonder how 5" of vac. would do for the wipers.
That brings up an interesting question. I'll have to check how much vacuum my mechanical pump pulls.

Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 10:49 pm
by wesk
10" at 200 RPM