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Re: Vacuum pump?? [Re: reknapp52] #1559512
01/12/14 02:26 PM
01/12/14 02:26 PM
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Romeo MI
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Quote:

FWIW--I have heard that for a vacuum pump to be effective, you need to install your crankshaft oil seals backwards?




Only if you go above a certain point.. a lot of the
seal companies say above about 14" to 16"hg but if
the seal surface is weak then that point would be lower

Re: Vacuum pump?? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1559513
01/12/14 04:58 PM
01/12/14 04:58 PM
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A shed in England
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Low tension, 0.043 ring package here with a 4 vane Moroso, 12 In/Hg max, maybe worth 0.05 on our combo IIRC.


'74 Challenger..9.46 @ 145.9 1/4, 6.001 @ 118 1/8 so far. 4023lb !!! # N/A, Marsh performance 655ci, Indy Maxx, T/R, Indy 600-13 X's, Street legal, pump gas, full interior, Cal-Tracs, mufflers, 3:73's and real 10.5 radials.
9.51 @ 142.4 1/4, 6.003 @ 114 1/8 with our old mule KB, 572-13, 580 wedge.
RHD '68 Barracuda Fastback 323ci street/strip. Best ET 13.88 @ 99.03
Re: Vacuum pump?? [Re: fishy340] #1559514
01/14/14 11:20 AM
01/14/14 11:20 AM
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Marion, South Carolina [><]
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Quote:

We didnt see much on the dyno,but i NEVER had any oil leaks ever



They do seem to help w/ oil leaks.


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'70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60
'69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60
'71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75
'73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75
'90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt
'06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
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