VP 5.0 L OSi (GM small Block) Vacuum Test

pbusanga

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where do i attach the vacuum gauge to do a vacuum test on this engine. want to check for possible sticking valve (or not seating valve) and general engine health.
 

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Re: VP 5.0 L OSi (GM small Block) Vacuum Test

What's the full model number of your engine? Need the letters after the OSi?
 

Don S

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Re: VP 5.0 L OSi (GM small Block) Vacuum Test

You should be able to Tee into the vacuum hose that goes from the intake manifold to the fuel pressure regulator.

What kind of a problem are you having?
 

pbusanga

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Re: VP 5.0 L OSi (GM small Block) Vacuum Test

You should be able to Tee into the vacuum hose that goes from the intake manifold to the fuel pressure regulator.

What kind of a problem are you having?

Am about to start the engine after replacing the oil pan and then engine has stood unstarted for one year. so i want to prime engine with oil pump primer and fire it up. Would then like to do vacuum test to see how engine is performing . I did a compression test after i replaced oil pan and all cylinders were spot on except one..it may be a valve or rings ..but would like to check vacuum readings when i start it up.

Engine was running fine before oil pan change and left to stand for so long.
 
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