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astra_conv:conversion:vacuum_pump:vacuum_pump

vacuum pump

As already discussed here, an electrical vacuum pump is required to power the brake booster.

The pump is a used part, but in good condition.

circuitry

The pump is controlled by a vacuum switch and the vacuum pump driver. This is also shown in the general wiring diagram.

mechanical setup

The mounting bracket consists of a base that is bolted to the battery box auxiliary frame, and a top part that holds the pump.

Mounted pump. It is essential to suspend the pump in very soft bearings. Otherwise, it will be terribly noisy. I have also put some butyl rubber dampening mats on pump and bracket to further silence it, and slightly throttled it's spin by a series resistor.

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astra_conv/conversion/vacuum_pump/vacuum_pump.txt · Last modified: 2014/03/13 23:38 by richard