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How much vaccum needed for brakes
Walsted Offline
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#11
Just saw an ad for a vacuum pump (in a Northern Auto Parts catalog) that stated that 16" of vacuum is required for decent power brake booster operation. I can't say that they're unbiased, since the statement WAS in a vacuum pump ad, but thought I should still let you know.
Mike Walsted - Sold my 1986 5-speed TurboCoupe
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verge Offline
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#12
To add to Matt S's post, I have a friend that is a very good diesel mechanic. He helped me build my first engine an 84 5.0 HO. I really wanted to do everything by the book.

When it came time to break it in, he told me to break it in like you are going to drive it. I told him he was crazy - to which he responded, "When I drop in a new engine into a piece of equipment, do you think they run it at 1000 rpm for 30 mins then go to 1500 rpm for....NO, they crank it and give it hell until its time to go home."

To break in my engine, I made sure there were no leaks and took it out to see what it would do. It was in a 4x4 Bronco II that saw trailer pulling, mudding, and trail use. The abused engine was perfect in every way for 5 years until I sold the vehicle.

This may not solve any of your problems but I thought I'd throw in some more "old time ways"


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Jackie Francisco
88 TC A4LD all options except leather, 2 1/2 inch Dynomax Super Turbo side exit exhaust, ported head, ported lower, gutted upper, "Home Depot" boost pressure regulator, NGK Vpower plugs, Walbro fuel pump.
If it aint broke, you aren't trying hard enough!

[This message has been edited by verge (edited 07-18-2005).]
Jackie Francisco
88 TC A4LD all options except leather, 2 1/2 inch Dynomax Super Turbo side exit exhaust, ported head, ported lower, gutted upper, "Home Depot" boost pressure regulator, NGK Vpower plugs, Walbro fuel pump.
If it aint broke, you aren't trying hard enough!
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