Driving a Hsi

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n3833v
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Driving a Hsi

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Anybody have a HSI and driving it with a venturi? I want to put in a NSD360A, but want to know that the venturi will drive it at 2.2 @ 5.2 vac.

Thanks for any info,
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The typical venturi produces 4.0 - 6.0 inches Hg at cruise.
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