03-22-2009, 10:23 PM | #1 |
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what should my vacuum level be at i have a 400sbc
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03-22-2009, 10:26 PM | #2 |
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Re: vacuum
To many variable to even state what it should be.
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03-23-2009, 06:44 AM | #3 |
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so all i need to tune my carb is just a vacuum gauge
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03-23-2009, 03:39 PM | #4 |
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Re: vacuum
you should also use a tach to adjust the idle rpm since they will probably change when you start adjusting the idle mixture. You want the idle to be set at the factory speed and remain constant through-out the adjustment...otherwise your vacuum readings wont be accurate.
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Bumped it up to about 900 and now its a lot better. |
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03-25-2009, 04:26 PM | #6 |
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Re: vacuum
wow that was interesting think i'm going out and getting me one of those
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