Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Vacuum Amplifier: Testing and Inspection


NOTE:
Idle must be set to specifications, engine must be at normal operating temperature and manifold vacuum must be adequate for this test.

Procedure

1. Connect a vacuum gauge hose at EGR valve.


NOTE: The gauge may read as high as 2 inches Hg at idle.


2. Disconnect venturi hose at carburetor and increase engine speed to 2000 rpm on all except 1600 and 2300 cc engines, 4000 rpm on 1600 cc engines and 3000 on 2300 cc engines.

3. Connect venturi hose. Gauge should read 4 inches Hg.

4. Return engine to idle. Gauge should return to initial reading.

5. If operation is not as described previously, replace VVA.