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Old 08-24-2011, 07:52 PM
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IF you cannot beg, borrow, steal, or make one, I suggest buy one then sell in on VAF.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...nstalltool.php
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Old 08-24-2011, 08:37 PM
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I have used the "Screwdriver on the nut with a hammer" trick a few times - it works in a pinch, but the time I borrowed the correct tool it took about a minute. Making one out of a cheap wrench is more satisfying!

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Old 08-24-2011, 08:59 PM
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Gonna try and beg/borrow one tomorrow. If I can't, I'll try and make one.. Then, I might buy one.
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Old 08-24-2011, 09:06 PM
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pull the right mag off
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Old 08-26-2011, 09:53 AM
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Hammer and screw driver got it done.
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Old 08-27-2011, 09:31 AM
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Hmm.. $35 tool for a onetime job. Maybe the local AP will have something I can borrow.
Tram,
What makes you think that changing a vacuum pump is a one time job?? It is not something that you use all the time, but when you need it...you need it! If it takes a $35 tool to get your $70K airplane back in the air.....Well, welcome to aviation.
So let me get this straight. You don't want to pay the "local A&P" to change your vacuum pump, but you want to borrow his/her special tool's to do the job?! Am I the only one who sees the irony here??
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Old 08-27-2011, 10:46 AM
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Tram,
What makes you think that changing a vacuum pump is a one time job?? It is not something that you use all the time, but when you need it...you need it! If it takes a $35 tool to get your $70K airplane back in the air.....Well, welcome to aviation.
So let me get this straight. You don't want to pay the "local A&P" to change your vacuum pump, but you want to borrow his/her special tool's to do the job?! Am I the only one who sees the irony here??
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Posts 3 & 9 Tram says that this is a one time deal, installing an EFIS, vacuum system being removed. I had the same situation when I pulled my pump, and used the hammer and screwdriver method. Bolted on a cover plate since I completely removed the vac system. Seems that purchasing a $35 tool for one use would not be as efficient as spending $35 on a tool that gets more use. I'm all for spending money on tools, just ask my wife!!!
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Old 08-27-2011, 12:01 PM
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When I picked up my plane the pump was dead and I insisted on a new one for the trip cross country. Ordered one overnighted from Cal to FL and watched the mech. install. He used a flat blade screwdriver and light hammer to loosen the nut and re-tighten it. He was very careful and tapped lightly on the lobes as needed to loosen and reinstall. Still doing well after 507 hours.
Would love to pull it and clean it so it goes another 500 hours, as I hear they can if one routinely cleans them, but it's a process....

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Old 08-27-2011, 12:30 PM
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Default Mechanics axiom

There is no such thing as too many tools!
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Old 08-27-2011, 09:13 PM
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Tram,
What makes you think that changing a vacuum pump is a one time job?? It is not something that you use all the time, but when you need it...you need it! If it takes a $35 tool to get your $70K airplane back in the air.....Well, welcome to aviation.
So let me get this straight. You don't want to pay the "local A&P" to change your vacuum pump, but you want to borrow his/her special tool's to do the job?! Am I the only one who sees the irony here??
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jetjok... Thank you for your concern but please read the thread before giving your opinions... Click me...

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