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Originally Posted by Diesel911
No, it is a Vacuum Pump that you would hook to the Crankcase Breather Tubing to evacuate the Blow-by and reduce or eliminate the Crankcase Pressure.
I did not mention it but there is a few commercial purposely built Pumps to do the above but they are expensive.
I just wanted to see if any one has tried something similar and if it decreased any Crankshaft Seal leaks (the commercial ones say it reduces or eliminates leaks).
This is not an Electric Vacuum Pump but it explains the idea some:
LSX Series (LS1-LS2-LS7) Vacuum Pump Kits for Corvettes, F-Body & GTO |
My point was that the engine vacuum vents into the crankcase hence pressurizing it. If there is a way to stop the existing vacuum pump from venting into the crankcase, you could avoid a second vacuum pump. I would think venting the crankcase to atmosphere would be entirely adequate since pressure could never build up.
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