Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #41247
From: Kelly Troyer <keltro@att.net>
Subject: [FlyRotary] Smog pump eliminator
Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:24:40 +0000
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
John,
  I do not remember the exact belt paths for the smog pump.....What
else is on this belt ?......Is it possible to just use a shorter belt on your
installation ?
--
Kelly Troyer
"Dyke Delta"_13B ROTARY Engine
"RWS"_RD1C/EC2/EM2
"Mistral"_Backplate/Oil Manifold




-------------- Original message from John Slade <sladerj@sbcglobal.net>: --------------


> The title describes both what I want, and what I've become. :)
>
> I've now broken two smog pumps, both in a non-trivial manner. The first
> one took out the belt (overhead the field, thankfully). I fitted a
> disconnect so the clutch was held in with a vacuum switch. The second
> one failed (on the ground) and causes the pully to lock up even when the
> clutch is disengaged. Not good. It's time to loose the vacuum.
>
> I need an idle gear to replace the smog pump in the belt path. I've
> searched for eliminator brackets, but can't find one for an RX7.
> Any suggestions?
> Regards,
> John Slade
>
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