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Old 07-17-2010, 12:50 AM
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Default Vacuum pump pad
I'm planning all-electric systems, no vacuum instruments. Brand new Lycoming IO-360. Any issues with just leaving the vacuum pump gear and housing as is, with the cover installed?

I'd rather NOT mess with it if I don't have to. Is there any downside to just leaving it alone (other than weight, of course; I'll take that weight penalty).

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Old 07-17-2010, 06:16 PM
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Naw, you're good. Might want to consider B&Cs 8+amp alternator for the pad as a backup since you are all electric though.

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Old 07-19-2010, 06:26 AM
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No issues and very commonly done.
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Old 10-01-2010, 03:46 AM
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Default Can you leave the vac gear out?
At the other end of the spectrum... my IO-540 is apart. Any reason I cannot just omit the vacuum pump gear from the assembly and close the hole with the housing and cap?
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Old 10-01-2010, 07:09 AM
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Very commonly done, as well. It won't hurt a thang!
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