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Old 07-13-2018, 10:29 AM   #15
gigamanx
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Re: Help -- Old Fashioned engine tuning with vacuum gauge

Adding my funny story from yesterday. A mechanic buddy noticed my fuel pressure jumping around and that I was still getting some dieseling issues. I let some pressure out by opening the gas cap like I usually do and he said, why did you do that?

Well, ever since the engine has been installed I've always noticed a bunch of pressure build up in the tank. After a drive, I open the gas cap and let it out. Since I'm new to car mechanics, the gas tank, the engine, the fuel pump, pretty much everything, I assumed it was normal.

Low and behold back in 2017 some guy (this guy ) covered up the S10 vent tube and return line hole so grinding dust wouldn't get in them back. With only one place for fuel and air to escape, I was essentially pressurizing my fuel line to the carb.

Reinstalled the S10 carbon filter for the vent line. Runs so much nicer now!
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