Finding vacuum leaks

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==Vacuum gauge method (internal)==   
 
==Vacuum gauge method (internal)==   
If the above methods fail to locate an external leak, the following procedure may be used to determine an internal leak.
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{{Note1}} See [http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Vacuum_gauge_engine_diagnosis '''Vacuum gauge engine diagnosis'''].
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The following procedure may be used to determine an internal leak:
 
#Disconnect/remove the primary wire between the coil and distributor.
 
#Disconnect/remove the primary wire between the coil and distributor.
 
#Adjust the idle screw so the throttle plate in the carburetor is completely closed.
 
#Adjust the idle screw so the throttle plate in the carburetor is completely closed.
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#Connect vacuum gauge to a manifold vacuum source.
 
#Connect vacuum gauge to a manifold vacuum source.
 
#Have assistant crank engine while you read vacuum. If gauge reading is 0-2", you may have an internal leak between the manifold/head.
 
#Have assistant crank engine while you read vacuum. If gauge reading is 0-2", you may have an internal leak between the manifold/head.
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{|
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|-align="top"
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|[[File:Vac2normal.gif|thumb|400px|Normal vacuum]]
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|[[File:Vac4vac leak.gif|thumb|400px|Vacuum leak]]
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=="Untraceable" vacuum leak==
 
=="Untraceable" vacuum leak==
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[[Category:Engine]]
 
[[Category:Engine]]
 
[[Category:Carburetors]]
 
[[Category:Carburetors]]
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{{Category:Troubleshooting]]
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[[Category:Good articles]]

Revision as of 11:51, 29 December 2012

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