I seem to remember a long time ago reading that the gears for the vaccuum pump are not really strong enough for anything taxing. Is that true?
Reason I'm asking - I am considering (living in the south) installation of a midget car sized air conditioning system in my plane. Yeah, crazy right? The components really don't look to be all that heavy, biggest issue would be finding a place to mount the compressor. And, the compressor sucks about 2-3hp for a small one, according to my research. Changing to a serpentine belt in the front would require cowling changes, and would also put the weight further forward.
Reason I'm asking - I am considering (living in the south) installation of a midget car sized air conditioning system in my plane. Yeah, crazy right? The components really don't look to be all that heavy, biggest issue would be finding a place to mount the compressor. And, the compressor sucks about 2-3hp for a small one, according to my research. Changing to a serpentine belt in the front would require cowling changes, and would also put the weight further forward.