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Old 06-24-2012, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by whunter View Post
I am modeling this, and will test it on an engine shortly.

On a new or low mile vacuum pump attached to a good sealed vacuum system, this sounds correct.

Sadly many systems leak, and the vacuum pump is tired.


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May I suggest:

1. Start with a brand new vac pump, ideally a piston type.

2. Drill a hole on the casing such that a borescope can be inserted, focusing on the cam and cam follower and shoot a video of the test.

Seeing is believing!
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