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VACUUM PUMP FAILURE! Are you neglecting yours??

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06-26-2012, 05:24 PM

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May I suggest:

1. Start with a brand new vac pump, ideally a piston type.

2. Drill a hole on the casing such that a borescope can be inserted, focusing on the cam and cam follower and shoot a video of the test.

Seeing is believing!

NO!!!

I have a new old stock, and grave bodily harm will happen to anyone cutting holes in it..

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06-26-2012, 10:19 PM

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NO!!!

I have a new old stock, and grave bodily harm will happen to anyone cutting holes in it..

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3/8" hole is all that's needed. Won't weaken it and can be easily plugged.

Wanna send me a rebuild kit for my spare pump? I'll drill a hole, shoot and post a video of the test.

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