- Operate the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
- Disconnect the engine vacuum harness from the vacuum pump inlet
pipe.
- Connect the J 23951 Manometer (or any standard vacuum
gage) to the vacuum pump inlet pipe.
- Operate the engine at an idle for 30 seconds. If the engine
operates for longer than 30 seconds, or if the engine does not operate
at an idle, vent the manometer and repeat this step.
- While operating the engine, observe the manometer reading. Refer
to
Engine Mechanical Specifications
.
- If the vacuum pump fails to meet the minimum specifications, replace
the vacuum pump and retest. Refer toVacuum Pump Replacement
.