--- John Slade <sladerj@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> Matt,
> > For what its worth, I am using a early 80's diesel
> Chevy Chevette
> > Alternator, with the vacuum pump attached to the
> rear.  
> Isn't that the one Greg Richter had trouble with?
> Any idea why his failed?
> I'd like a solution for vacuum other than exhaust or
> intake.
> John Slade


John:
   My understanding was that as installed in Greg's
plane the unit turned way faster than it was designed
to. Couldn't take sustained 6000rpm. If you could gear
it for slower slternator speed it should work.
                 Just a guess John


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