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retroing a diesel sucker to a petrol

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retroing a diesel sucker to a petrol

Post by dow50r »

Guys
help me out here please.... i want to use a diesel sucker pump to run my brake vacuum and cruise control,....is the easiest way boltinng on a alternator? or is there a better way????
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Post by Julian_4x4 »

Yea slap a diesel sucker oil pump on, wont hurt to try.
Should fit
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Post by beanz2 »

Andrew, you can find an electric vacuum pump like these:

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They are designed for cars with aggressive camshaft profiles that don't generate much manifold vacuum. If you can't source those down under, let me know.

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Post by dow50r »

Thanks Dave
Thats a different approach i hadnt thought of :@) A little xxxxy...thinking it would be $500 aus. But a few overtimes instead of lying over the engine would fix that!!
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Post by beanz2 »

Some Audi, Saab and Volvo cars come with electric vacuum pumps for cruise control, but I have no idea if they make enough vacuum for your intended purpose. But it may be worth checking at the wrecking yard.

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Volvo part # 1273226
SAAB part # 8587024

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