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The Engine Shop

Author: J. Wagner


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/09
Page Numbers: 83, 84, 85

U Joe Wagner WZ7xL1X 4/7ip MY FIRST MODEL AVIATION column isnt out yet no reader response has come have ample engine topics second column anyway Some model engine columns feature detailed analysis performance tests new power plants troubleshooting older power plants dont plan use much either Ive seldom met model flier cared greatly about technical trivia such whether engines piston made sintered iron Meehanite although performance tests right own way engines same production batch can vary widely behavior output Troubleshooting Major malfunctions wear-outs crash damage should taken care professionals US model engine manufacturers know well-equipped repair products least decade two old official importers foreignmade engines Dr Diesel Indy Sales Sig Tower Hobbies etc generally provide same level careful economical service engines import US makers offer own merchandise independent model engine restorers Despite 60 years experience working playing model engines often turn encounter serious troubles such pistoncylinder assembly bad compression George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 has competently solved several tricky engine rebuilding problems Ive extremely happy Don Blackburns Box 15143 Amarillo TX 79118 work neither George nor Don can fix engine dont believe can repaired engine-running difficulties have simple causes problems within average modeler s ability find overcome Bad glow plugs clogged fuel orifices spraybars can happen anyone can corrected anyone major cause model engine malfunctions leaks air seeps its wanted compression leaks out Leakage can occur anyplace two engine components meet example whenever Cox engine becomes hard start runs erratically check its glow head tightness Glow heads often loosen vibration heat cycling quick fix Cox glow head unscrews repeatedly running flatten its threads two places Vise-GripTM pliersjust enough make head force fit its cylinder Sometimes leaks cause insidious toughto-detect problems throttle diesels almost drove mad trying find made rpm go up farther closed past midrange culprit air leaking around carburetors retaining setscrews Gasketed joints another place leakage usual cause loosened assembly screws Heres good place expel another erroneous belief its best snug down screws newly-run-in engine its hot opposite true ensure maximum clamping power put engine freezer wait hour two tighten its screws Practically model engine cases heads made aluminum alloy screws steel heated aluminum expands about twice much steel youll get better sealing engines gasketed joints tighten screws everythings ice cold hotter aluminum parts get after harder screws will clamp together Another myth warns never reuse old gasket its intact will still seal well ever properly reinstalled gasket will seal better dip castor oil before reassembly paper-type gasket becomes damaged has replaced cant obtain new hobby dealer can make own much trouble material use reply cards magazines cutting replacement gasket carefully #11 X-Acto modified drafting compass Pesky air leaks can occur around needle valve spraybars Control Line Stunt contest saw balky Fox 35 tamed quickly owner loosened retaining nut spraybar wound couple turns oil-soaked string around either side venturi retightened nut Fox looked odd half-inch loose string hanging ends its needle valve assembly ran perfectly wouldnt think enough air could creep through tiny crevice upset engines operation happens often modelers realize Did know engines intake prefers about 170 1 pull air instead fuel can keep happening around needle itself coating well Thanks Don Blackburn OS 25formerly worn out crash- D-l-Y gasket making doesnt require much sharpened music wire damagedis good-looking potent reliable performer again compasses circle-cutting stamp pad reply cards September 1997 83 silicone grease such Radio Shacks Lube Gel Ive seen mysterious malfunctions Radio Control RC engines caused razor slit leakage silicone fuel supply lines slits developed silicone flexed against sharp-edged brass fuel tank tubing prevent RC models solder copper-wire rim rings around ends brass fuel tube onto silicone fuel tubing fits carefully smooth edges ajewelers file before installing fuel tube havent suffered razor slit leakage problems since began doing use silicone flexing clunk pickup tube external fuel tubing Tygonits bulletproof anything ever used model engine fuel lines Impervious type fuel Tygon unaffected age heat high couple hundred degrees Fahrenheit ultraviolet exposure takes considerable effort cut Tygon knife Speaking fuel supply systems recently learned brass can act catalyst decompose some brands glow fuel thus producing acetic acid acetic acid promotes rust few years ago conducted lengthy investigation internal corrosion model engines during months never succeeded causing rust tried seven brands glow fuel including cheap no-name type after contaminated water adverse effect weeks splashed watery glow fuel model engine ball bearings sealed chamber no avail Chemists Powermaster FHS debunked common belief assured no way nitromethane deterioration can cause rust nor can turn nitric acid did model engines aluminum parts would attacked firstnot steel components Any high-school chemistry teacher can confirm Ive found definite cause model engines rusty ball bearing problems pump models tank dry after flying session small amount fuel remaining clearance space aft clunk enough brass clunk catalyze acetic acid doesnt take much damage check put large steel screw plastic canister along three drops acetic acid screw coated rust few hours makes glow fuel react way brass cant give brand names beware can tell brass fuel tank clunk looks bright clean new after several fillings should thoroughly blast out tank WD4OTM something similar after flying session get rid fuel residue clunk turns dark rather remaining bright theres probably no great danger acetic acid formation fuel youre using safest technique tin outer surfaces fuel tank clunk solder before install takes lot heat get clean shiny solder coating over heavy fuel tank clunk once its itll stop catalyzing action Dont worry about brass tubing takes prolonged contact between brass fuel acetic acid form fuel passes though tubing too quickly trouble arise Four-Stroke Model Engines Although dont fly four-strokes yet some friends have enthusiastically doing years like realistic sound small inconspicuous mufflers fuel economy professional appearance friends also impressed engines power output surprised first because although four-strokes burn same fuel two-stroke engines fire once per two propeller revolutions Two-stroke engines produce power stroke time piston travels downward 84 Model Aviation e important aspects OS FS 26 Cipolla 25 OS four-stroke has almost same useful RC model-flying power two-stroke Italian engine Trouble-free fuel tank tube assembly Tygon tubing outside Tinning tank clunk50-50 solder stops acetic acid 200-watt silicone inside copper wire rings internal brass tube ends soldeuing gun ample heat bamboo shish-kebab skewers hold clunk Its logical expect four-stroke develop about half power output same-displacement two-stroke model engine same rpm right Wrong belief overlooks fact 1932 Brown Junior up newest model engine market two-stroke displacement has always incorrectly calculated formula 7854 multiplied bore squared multiplied stroke right four-stroke engines wrong two-strokes because overlooks stroke loss caused exhaust port height As piston crown moves below top edge two-stroke exhaust ports piston merely coasts until ports closed again No useful energy being produced during coasting period piston isnt displacing anything instance OS FS 26 produces approximately same useful thrust two-stroke Cipolla 25 engines weigh measure about same rpm OS produces half power strokes Cipolla nearly-identical useful energy output two engines doesnt seem logical subtract height Cipolla s exhaust port its nominal stroke find engines actual working displacement 198 cubic inches25% less 247 value get standard displacement formula difference depends engine working displacement 1981 Fox Eagle III 411 cubic inchesalmost 1/3 less its nominal displacement 605 After perfortuing engineering analysis akeady knowing fourstroke engines extract useful energy fuel remarkably high efficiency see can deliver essentially same power similar-sized two-stroke enginesand less fuel lower noise output No wonder owners four-stankes love Maybe ought lay two myself Wrigley Way Milpitas California 95035 Voice/Fax 408 946-4751 408 WINGS-51 ds LOOK no further fully molded sailplane needs RnR offer selection high performance sailplanes will address specific requirements F3BThermal Duration Slope Cross Country Mark Allen designed World Championship F3B EAGLE now being produced RnR its new lower price RnR sailplane enjoys design construction enhancements 1997 RnRs composite molded technology provides unique blend strength weight optimization Noticeable results found through increased durability torsional stability stiffness incorporated wing fuselage tail section also offer selection parts joiner systems scratch builders out catch latest visuals specifications competitive pricing RnRs sailplanes contact RnR RnR skys limit. ZE2 September 1997 85 AUTO-VAC SYSTEM Introducing new fully automatic vacuum bagging system completely selfmonitoring has fully adjustable vacuum switch large capacity reservoir prevents frequent cycling vacuum pump Auto-Vac kit comes completely assembled mounted wood base ready use Included kit E-Z Vac II electric pump rated 0124 Hg vacuum switch adjustable 5 22 Hg vacuum gauge large capacity reservoir check valve neoprene tubing E-Z Yac connector two Quick-Lock suls 9 18 wide bagging tube 9 15 wide breather cloth set vacuum bagging instructions reSIGenh -- 3 0 Doolittle Dr San Leandro CA 94577 51035220220 FAX5103522021 IPJJEETAH421 InIodyckgpssycaf can eallj 1s4rn powed

Author: J. Wagner


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/09
Page Numbers: 83, 84, 85

U Joe Wagner WZ7xL1X 4/7ip MY FIRST MODEL AVIATION column isnt out yet no reader response has come have ample engine topics second column anyway Some model engine columns feature detailed analysis performance tests new power plants troubleshooting older power plants dont plan use much either Ive seldom met model flier cared greatly about technical trivia such whether engines piston made sintered iron Meehanite although performance tests right own way engines same production batch can vary widely behavior output Troubleshooting Major malfunctions wear-outs crash damage should taken care professionals US model engine manufacturers know well-equipped repair products least decade two old official importers foreignmade engines Dr Diesel Indy Sales Sig Tower Hobbies etc generally provide same level careful economical service engines import US makers offer own merchandise independent model engine restorers Despite 60 years experience working playing model engines often turn encounter serious troubles such pistoncylinder assembly bad compression George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 has competently solved several tricky engine rebuilding problems Ive extremely happy Don Blackburns Box 15143 Amarillo TX 79118 work neither George nor Don can fix engine dont believe can repaired engine-running difficulties have simple causes problems within average modeler s ability find overcome Bad glow plugs clogged fuel orifices spraybars can happen anyone can corrected anyone major cause model engine malfunctions leaks air seeps its wanted compression leaks out Leakage can occur anyplace two engine components meet example whenever Cox engine becomes hard start runs erratically check its glow head tightness Glow heads often loosen vibration heat cycling quick fix Cox glow head unscrews repeatedly running flatten its threads two places Vise-GripTM pliersjust enough make head force fit its cylinder Sometimes leaks cause insidious toughto-detect problems throttle diesels almost drove mad trying find made rpm go up farther closed past midrange culprit air leaking around carburetors retaining setscrews Gasketed joints another place leakage usual cause loosened assembly screws Heres good place expel another erroneous belief its best snug down screws newly-run-in engine its hot opposite true ensure maximum clamping power put engine freezer wait hour two tighten its screws Practically model engine cases heads made aluminum alloy screws steel heated aluminum expands about twice much steel youll get better sealing engines gasketed joints tighten screws everythings ice cold hotter aluminum parts get after harder screws will clamp together Another myth warns never reuse old gasket its intact will still seal well ever properly reinstalled gasket will seal better dip castor oil before reassembly paper-type gasket becomes damaged has replaced cant obtain new hobby dealer can make own much trouble material use reply cards magazines cutting replacement gasket carefully #11 X-Acto modified drafting compass Pesky air leaks can occur around needle valve spraybars Control Line Stunt contest saw balky Fox 35 tamed quickly owner loosened retaining nut spraybar wound couple turns oil-soaked string around either side venturi retightened nut Fox looked odd half-inch loose string hanging ends its needle valve assembly ran perfectly wouldnt think enough air could creep through tiny crevice upset engines operation happens often modelers realize Did know engines intake prefers about 170 1 pull air instead fuel can keep happening around needle itself coating well Thanks Don Blackburn OS 25formerly worn out crash- D-l-Y gasket making doesnt require much sharpened music wire damagedis good-looking potent reliable performer again compasses circle-cutting stamp pad reply cards September 1997 83 silicone grease such Radio Shacks Lube Gel Ive seen mysterious malfunctions Radio Control RC engines caused razor slit leakage silicone fuel supply lines slits developed silicone flexed against sharp-edged brass fuel tank tubing prevent RC models solder copper-wire rim rings around ends brass fuel tube onto silicone fuel tubing fits carefully smooth edges ajewelers file before installing fuel tube havent suffered razor slit leakage problems since began doing use silicone flexing clunk pickup tube external fuel tubing Tygonits bulletproof anything ever used model engine fuel lines Impervious type fuel Tygon unaffected age heat high couple hundred degrees Fahrenheit ultraviolet exposure takes considerable effort cut Tygon knife Speaking fuel supply systems recently learned brass can act catalyst decompose some brands glow fuel thus producing acetic acid acetic acid promotes rust few years ago conducted lengthy investigation internal corrosion model engines during months never succeeded causing rust tried seven brands glow fuel including cheap no-name type after contaminated water adverse effect weeks splashed watery glow fuel model engine ball bearings sealed chamber no avail Chemists Powermaster FHS debunked common belief assured no way nitromethane deterioration can cause rust nor can turn nitric acid did model engines aluminum parts would attacked firstnot steel components Any high-school chemistry teacher can confirm Ive found definite cause model engines rusty ball bearing problems pump models tank dry after flying session small amount fuel remaining clearance space aft clunk enough brass clunk catalyze acetic acid doesnt take much damage check put large steel screw plastic canister along three drops acetic acid screw coated rust few hours makes glow fuel react way brass cant give brand names beware can tell brass fuel tank clunk looks bright clean new after several fillings should thoroughly blast out tank WD4OTM something similar after flying session get rid fuel residue clunk turns dark rather remaining bright theres probably no great danger acetic acid formation fuel youre using safest technique tin outer surfaces fuel tank clunk solder before install takes lot heat get clean shiny solder coating over heavy fuel tank clunk once its itll stop catalyzing action Dont worry about brass tubing takes prolonged contact between brass fuel acetic acid form fuel passes though tubing too quickly trouble arise Four-Stroke Model Engines Although dont fly four-strokes yet some friends have enthusiastically doing years like realistic sound small inconspicuous mufflers fuel economy professional appearance friends also impressed engines power output surprised first because although four-strokes burn same fuel two-stroke engines fire once per two propeller revolutions Two-stroke engines produce power stroke time piston travels downward 84 Model Aviation e important aspects OS FS 26 Cipolla 25 OS four-stroke has almost same useful RC model-flying power two-stroke Italian engine Trouble-free fuel tank tube assembly Tygon tubing outside Tinning tank clunk50-50 solder stops acetic acid 200-watt silicone inside copper wire rings internal brass tube ends soldeuing gun ample heat bamboo shish-kebab skewers hold clunk Its logical expect four-stroke develop about half power output same-displacement two-stroke model engine same rpm right Wrong belief overlooks fact 1932 Brown Junior up newest model engine market two-stroke displacement has always incorrectly calculated formula 7854 multiplied bore squared multiplied stroke right four-stroke engines wrong two-strokes because overlooks stroke loss caused exhaust port height As piston crown moves below top edge two-stroke exhaust ports piston merely coasts until ports closed again No useful energy being produced during coasting period piston isnt displacing anything instance OS FS 26 produces approximately same useful thrust two-stroke Cipolla 25 engines weigh measure about same rpm OS produces half power strokes Cipolla nearly-identical useful energy output two engines doesnt seem logical subtract height Cipolla s exhaust port its nominal stroke find engines actual working displacement 198 cubic inches25% less 247 value get standard displacement formula difference depends engine working displacement 1981 Fox Eagle III 411 cubic inchesalmost 1/3 less its nominal displacement 605 After perfortuing engineering analysis akeady knowing fourstroke engines extract useful energy fuel remarkably high efficiency see can deliver essentially same power similar-sized two-stroke enginesand less fuel lower noise output No wonder owners four-stankes love Maybe ought lay two myself Wrigley Way Milpitas California 95035 Voice/Fax 408 946-4751 408 WINGS-51 ds LOOK no further fully molded sailplane needs RnR offer selection high performance sailplanes will address specific requirements F3BThermal Duration Slope Cross Country Mark Allen designed World Championship F3B EAGLE now being produced RnR its new lower price RnR sailplane enjoys design construction enhancements 1997 RnRs composite molded technology provides unique blend strength weight optimization Noticeable results found through increased durability torsional stability stiffness incorporated wing fuselage tail section also offer selection parts joiner systems scratch builders out catch latest visuals specifications competitive pricing RnRs sailplanes contact RnR RnR skys limit. ZE2 September 1997 85 AUTO-VAC SYSTEM Introducing new fully automatic vacuum bagging system completely selfmonitoring has fully adjustable vacuum switch large capacity reservoir prevents frequent cycling vacuum pump Auto-Vac kit comes completely assembled mounted wood base ready use Included kit E-Z Vac II electric pump rated 0124 Hg vacuum switch adjustable 5 22 Hg vacuum gauge large capacity reservoir check valve neoprene tubing E-Z Yac connector two Quick-Lock suls 9 18 wide bagging tube 9 15 wide breather cloth set vacuum bagging instructions reSIGenh -- 3 0 Doolittle Dr San Leandro CA 94577 51035220220 FAX5103522021 IPJJEETAH421 InIodyckgpssycaf can eallj 1s4rn powed

Author: J. Wagner


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/09
Page Numbers: 83, 84, 85

U Joe Wagner WZ7xL1X 4/7ip MY FIRST MODEL AVIATION column isnt out yet no reader response has come have ample engine topics second column anyway Some model engine columns feature detailed analysis performance tests new power plants troubleshooting older power plants dont plan use much either Ive seldom met model flier cared greatly about technical trivia such whether engines piston made sintered iron Meehanite although performance tests right own way engines same production batch can vary widely behavior output Troubleshooting Major malfunctions wear-outs crash damage should taken care professionals US model engine manufacturers know well-equipped repair products least decade two old official importers foreignmade engines Dr Diesel Indy Sales Sig Tower Hobbies etc generally provide same level careful economical service engines import US makers offer own merchandise independent model engine restorers Despite 60 years experience working playing model engines often turn encounter serious troubles such pistoncylinder assembly bad compression George Aldrich 12822 Tarrytown San Antonio TX 78233 has competently solved several tricky engine rebuilding problems Ive extremely happy Don Blackburns Box 15143 Amarillo TX 79118 work neither George nor Don can fix engine dont believe can repaired engine-running difficulties have simple causes problems within average modeler s ability find overcome Bad glow plugs clogged fuel orifices spraybars can happen anyone can corrected anyone major cause model engine malfunctions leaks air seeps its wanted compression leaks out Leakage can occur anyplace two engine components meet example whenever Cox engine becomes hard start runs erratically check its glow head tightness Glow heads often loosen vibration heat cycling quick fix Cox glow head unscrews repeatedly running flatten its threads two places Vise-GripTM pliersjust enough make head force fit its cylinder Sometimes leaks cause insidious toughto-detect problems throttle diesels almost drove mad trying find made rpm go up farther closed past midrange culprit air leaking around carburetors retaining setscrews Gasketed joints another place leakage usual cause loosened assembly screws Heres good place expel another erroneous belief its best snug down screws newly-run-in engine its hot opposite true ensure maximum clamping power put engine freezer wait hour two tighten its screws Practically model engine cases heads made aluminum alloy screws steel heated aluminum expands about twice much steel youll get better sealing engines gasketed joints tighten screws everythings ice cold hotter aluminum parts get after harder screws will clamp together Another myth warns never reuse old gasket its intact will still seal well ever properly reinstalled gasket will seal better dip castor oil before reassembly paper-type gasket becomes damaged has replaced cant obtain new hobby dealer can make own much trouble material use reply cards magazines cutting replacement gasket carefully #11 X-Acto modified drafting compass Pesky air leaks can occur around needle valve spraybars Control Line Stunt contest saw balky Fox 35 tamed quickly owner loosened retaining nut spraybar wound couple turns oil-soaked string around either side venturi retightened nut Fox looked odd half-inch loose string hanging ends its needle valve assembly ran perfectly wouldnt think enough air could creep through tiny crevice upset engines operation happens often modelers realize Did know engines intake prefers about 170 1 pull air instead fuel can keep happening around needle itself coating well Thanks Don Blackburn OS 25formerly worn out crash- D-l-Y gasket making doesnt require much sharpened music wire damagedis good-looking potent reliable performer again compasses circle-cutting stamp pad reply cards September 1997 83 silicone grease such Radio Shacks Lube Gel Ive seen mysterious malfunctions Radio Control RC engines caused razor slit leakage silicone fuel supply lines slits developed silicone flexed against sharp-edged brass fuel tank tubing prevent RC models solder copper-wire rim rings around ends brass fuel tube onto silicone fuel tubing fits carefully smooth edges ajewelers file before installing fuel tube havent suffered razor slit leakage problems since began doing use silicone flexing clunk pickup tube external fuel tubing Tygonits bulletproof anything ever used model engine fuel lines Impervious type fuel Tygon unaffected age heat high couple hundred degrees Fahrenheit ultraviolet exposure takes considerable effort cut Tygon knife Speaking fuel supply systems recently learned brass can act catalyst decompose some brands glow fuel thus producing acetic acid acetic acid promotes rust few years ago conducted lengthy investigation internal corrosion model engines during months never succeeded causing rust tried seven brands glow fuel including cheap no-name type after contaminated water adverse effect weeks splashed watery glow fuel model engine ball bearings sealed chamber no avail Chemists Powermaster FHS debunked common belief assured no way nitromethane deterioration can cause rust nor can turn nitric acid did model engines aluminum parts would attacked firstnot steel components Any high-school chemistry teacher can confirm Ive found definite cause model engines rusty ball bearing problems pump models tank dry after flying session small amount fuel remaining clearance space aft clunk enough brass clunk catalyze acetic acid doesnt take much damage check put large steel screw plastic canister along three drops acetic acid screw coated rust few hours makes glow fuel react way brass cant give brand names beware can tell brass fuel tank clunk looks bright clean new after several fillings should thoroughly blast out tank WD4OTM something similar after flying session get rid fuel residue clunk turns dark rather remaining bright theres probably no great danger acetic acid formation fuel youre using safest technique tin outer surfaces fuel tank clunk solder before install takes lot heat get clean shiny solder coating over heavy fuel tank clunk once its itll stop catalyzing action Dont worry about brass tubing takes prolonged contact between brass fuel acetic acid form fuel passes though tubing too quickly trouble arise Four-Stroke Model Engines Although dont fly four-strokes yet some friends have enthusiastically doing years like realistic sound small inconspicuous mufflers fuel economy professional appearance friends also impressed engines power output surprised first because although four-strokes burn same fuel two-stroke engines fire once per two propeller revolutions Two-stroke engines produce power stroke time piston travels downward 84 Model Aviation e important aspects OS FS 26 Cipolla 25 OS four-stroke has almost same useful RC model-flying power two-stroke Italian engine Trouble-free fuel tank tube assembly Tygon tubing outside Tinning tank clunk50-50 solder stops acetic acid 200-watt silicone inside copper wire rings internal brass tube ends soldeuing gun ample heat bamboo shish-kebab skewers hold clunk Its logical expect four-stroke develop about half power output same-displacement two-stroke model engine same rpm right Wrong belief overlooks fact 1932 Brown Junior up newest model engine market two-stroke displacement has always incorrectly calculated formula 7854 multiplied bore squared multiplied stroke right four-stroke engines wrong two-strokes because overlooks stroke loss caused exhaust port height As piston crown moves below top edge two-stroke exhaust ports piston merely coasts until ports closed again No useful energy being produced during coasting period piston isnt displacing anything instance OS FS 26 produces approximately same useful thrust two-stroke Cipolla 25 engines weigh measure about same rpm OS produces half power strokes Cipolla nearly-identical useful energy output two engines doesnt seem logical subtract height Cipolla s exhaust port its nominal stroke find engines actual working displacement 198 cubic inches25% less 247 value get standard displacement formula difference depends engine working displacement 1981 Fox Eagle III 411 cubic inchesalmost 1/3 less its nominal displacement 605 After perfortuing engineering analysis akeady knowing fourstroke engines extract useful energy fuel remarkably high efficiency see can deliver essentially same power similar-sized two-stroke enginesand less fuel lower noise output No wonder owners four-stankes love Maybe ought lay two myself Wrigley Way Milpitas California 95035 Voice/Fax 408 946-4751 408 WINGS-51 ds LOOK no further fully molded sailplane needs RnR offer selection high performance sailplanes will address specific requirements F3BThermal Duration Slope Cross Country Mark Allen designed World Championship F3B EAGLE now being produced RnR its new lower price RnR sailplane enjoys design construction enhancements 1997 RnRs composite molded technology provides unique blend strength weight optimization Noticeable results found through increased durability torsional stability stiffness incorporated wing fuselage tail section also offer selection parts joiner systems scratch builders out catch latest visuals specifications competitive pricing RnRs sailplanes contact RnR RnR skys limit. ZE2 September 1997 85 AUTO-VAC SYSTEM Introducing new fully automatic vacuum bagging system completely selfmonitoring has fully adjustable vacuum switch large capacity reservoir prevents frequent cycling vacuum pump Auto-Vac kit comes completely assembled mounted wood base ready use Included kit E-Z Vac II electric pump rated 0124 Hg vacuum switch adjustable 5 22 Hg vacuum gauge large capacity reservoir check valve neoprene tubing E-Z Yac connector two Quick-Lock suls 9 18 wide bagging tube 9 15 wide breather cloth set vacuum bagging instructions reSIGenh -- 3 0 Doolittle Dr San Leandro CA 94577 51035220220 FAX5103522021 IPJJEETAH421 InIodyckgpssycaf can eallj 1s4rn powed

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