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1989 Ford Bronco vacuum

Tiny
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  • 1989 FORD BRONCO
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 93,000 MILES
What is the proper engine vacuum at idle? I have a rough idle and the vacuum is running about 17-18in at idle. What should it be?
Sunday, August 29th, 2010 AT 9:28 AM

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Tiny
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Hi
20 in is good is vacuum gague needle steady? Does reading go up with slight throttle? Has compression been checked? Engine timing good?
Let me know
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Sunday, August 29th, 2010 AT 2:40 PM
Tiny
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The needle was fluctuating. I found some loose bolts on the intake manifold. Thanks.
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Monday, August 30th, 2010 AT 6:47 AM
Tiny
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So that got it? Running good?
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Monday, August 30th, 2010 AT 2:02 PM
Tiny
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Yes. I got this truck from a friend who said he recently rebuilt the engine so I should have known to go back over and check the torque on a lot of the bolts. All the intake bolts were loose. Some two turns loose as were the valve cover bolts. Running good now. Thanks.
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Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 AT 8:27 AM
Tiny
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Great news and good work
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Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 AT 11:00 AM

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