daddyman
Well Known Member
All,
I'm interesting in removing my fully functional vacuum pump.
Why in the world would anybody do that?
Answer; I'm not really using it. It only sucks my directional heading indicator. I do not rely on it any longer.
I'll save weight. perhaps 9-10 pounds. Not insignificant.
I can install an Angle of attack indicator in the same instrument panel hole.
Other than borrowing the bent removal speciality wrench, I'll suspect I'll need the following;
1. the correct gasket for replacement
2. a cover for the hole where the pump was (part number for IO-320 E2A EXP ?)
3. a cover for the firewall where the tube passed through to the instrument bay
Have others done this?
Am I missing something?
Thanks in advance,
Daddyman
I'm interesting in removing my fully functional vacuum pump.
Why in the world would anybody do that?
Answer; I'm not really using it. It only sucks my directional heading indicator. I do not rely on it any longer.
I'll save weight. perhaps 9-10 pounds. Not insignificant.
I can install an Angle of attack indicator in the same instrument panel hole.
Other than borrowing the bent removal speciality wrench, I'll suspect I'll need the following;
1. the correct gasket for replacement
2. a cover for the hole where the pump was (part number for IO-320 E2A EXP ?)
3. a cover for the firewall where the tube passed through to the instrument bay
Have others done this?
Am I missing something?
Thanks in advance,
Daddyman