Vlad, I used vacuum systems (gauges, pumps, gyro's) for years. My advice would be to sell the items you got and use the moneys to help buy an electronic replacement, G5 or similar. You'll spend a bit more but it will pay off in the long run and be much more reliable and provide additional flight info.
Steve
I just got a nice gift a set of clean low time vacuum driven gyros (thanks JohnR) and I need a pump and associated plumbing. How long usually vacuum pump last? Used or new? Please educate me.
I just got a nice gift a set of clean low time vacuum driven gyros (thanks JohnR) and I need a pump and associated plumbing. How long usually vacuum pump last? Used or new? Please educate me.
Thank you all. Can?t wait to have traditional gyros spinning again. Would appreciate installation tips and tricks. If anybody has a reference and how to?s please post here. I am on the road now and my browsing capability is limited.
Vlad - a couple of tips for you...
5) if you are installing a vacuum system for the first time, please, please, please make sure you have a vacuum gauge installed in clear sight of the pilot. (I have no idea how Cessna managed to certify their airplanes like the C172 with the vacuum gauge waaaaay over on the right side of the panel.) If you can do it, I'd mount the vacuum gauge very close to the attitude indicator since failing vacuum can cause the attitude indicator to provide false indications. It can be an insidious failure - a functioning vacuum gauge in the pilot's line of sight is about the only protection you have from the dangers of relying on an incorrect attitude indication resulting from vacuum failure.
Vlad, I have sent you several PM's over the past week. Although I hit "send", my post are not showing up in the note string.
I am in the area and have the instruments that we talked about if you still want them. I will have free time starting Wednesday, 5 May.