Yes, John,  the smog pump has worked great as a vacuum source.  Much better
for me than the two aircraft vacuum pumps I tried.  No my version does not
have a clutch, but yes it is heavy approx 9 lbs.  You might see if an
earlier smog pump would fit.

ED

Ed Anderson
RV-6A N494BW Rotary Powered
Matthews, NC
 [FlyRotary] Smog pump


> If I remember correctly, Ed's using a smog pump for vacuum.
> Ed, does yours have a clutch? Mine (3rd gen) does, and its quite heavy.
I'm
> trying to figure a way to have it engaged permanently - maybe a few spot
> welds around the rim. There doesnt seem to be an easy way to remove the
> clutch and run without it because the clutch forms part of the pully.
> Any thoughts anyone?
> John Slade (Counting down to engine start)
>
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