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Old 04-04-2007, 06:13 PM
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Vacuum question

Can i use a vacuum guage to prove i have no vacuum leaks.
I have searched and have found no exact steps.
Any help greatly appreciated !!!
Old 04-04-2007, 11:11 PM
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Re: Vacuum question

technically yes, but it's not very acurrate.

You should have about 18" of vacuum with an idle at about 750 RPM. if both are true, then I would assume no vacuum leaks.

The best way to tell though is to spray carb cleaner everywhere that might leak, if the idle goes up, then you have one.
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Re: Vacuum question

passing over the lines with a propane bottle works too, if theres a leak, the propane will make the RPMs go up
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