Anyone using inverted oil AND something on the vac pad? What are the options?

[jcarne]

Since Raven uses the vacuum pump pad for oil pickup are there other options if I have a backup alternator already there? Thinking about installed inverted oil but hate the idea of removing my SD8 and all the wiring/panel rework work needed. Thanks everyone!

 

[BoydBirchler]

Using the vacuum pad is one place to pick up oil while inverted, many systems use the breather line with a "T". B&C sells a vacuum pump drive adaptor that has an extra tube /port for inverted oil pick up while still using a SD8 or other device being driven on the vacuum pad. I have had all three locations for inverted oil pick up and can truthfully say they all worked equally well.

 

[penguin]

Use one of these
https://bandc.com/product/bc704-h-inverted-oil-pickup-4-cylinder-lycoming/

 

[jcarne]

Use one of these
https://bandc.com/product/bc704-h-inverted-oil-pickup-4-cylinder-lycoming/

It looks nice, but damn, that price is insane. I may have to look into Teeing the breather line.