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Old 03-25-2013, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by charmalu View Post
Hey Stretch, remove the Blow By Tube and place your hand (or something it may be too hot) over the VC opening with the engine running. the eng will shut down from the internal pressures. The pressure will push against the Vac Shut off Valve from the iside to move the lever and shut the eng down. the time it takes will depend on the health of the engine.

Charlie
That's what I think is the myth Charlie. I don't think it is to do with the vacuum shut off valve on the IP at all.

I'm sorry to be a pain in the arse - it is one of my little hobbies to not necessarily go along with common belief. I've suggested an alternative explanation in that thread that I gave a link for. I could be wrong (and if I see enough evidence I'll own up and say so) but it is a particularly dangerous thing to test; I'm trying to think of a safer way of doing it =>

@everyone - please be careful when trying this little experiment. You could be lucky - but if you are not you can blow out a seal which in turn could result in serious oil loss which could then really ruin your day.
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