installing original type vacuum system

trake · Post by **trake** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 3:55 am

I want to install one venturi system as shown on page 134 of the IPC-figure 77 and need advise on locating hoses, fittings, current parts numbers, etc. Ill be using the old style gyros at the original positions. Do they still use aluminum tubing or is there something better? I have an AI, a suction gauge and a relief valve. All comments and help appreciated.

Post by **GAHorn** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:32 am

The IPC is the mfr's solution and is a good one. Alum tubing is good, but labor intensive. Hoses are less ideal but easier to work with. (Hoses have life limits and are subject to reduced interior capacity when bent.)
If your inst. panel is opened up, the tubing should be much easier to fabricate. Airborne brand fittings are good prefab solutions.

trake · Post by **trake** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 12:16 am

Thanks George. Im going with the hoses, will try to avoid any sharp bends.