Re: [ihc] Weird engine problem - calling the experts

["Jeff Bade" <jbade@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Expect to use both feet if you need to stop fast..
But it's still very drive-able..
When taking an emmissions test one year I found I had to plug the booster to
get it to pass... So a few blocks away I would disconnect it and plug the
line with an old spark plug..
Then after I passes drive away a bit and put it back together..

Granted I wouldn't want to drive all over town like that but it works...
You just get used to the power brakes...


----- Original Message -----
From: "Joseph Shaw, II" <josephshaw@domain.elided>
To: "Colin M Rush" <salmineo@domain.elided>; <ihc@domain.elided>
Sent: Saturday, May 08, 2004 10:01 AM
Subject: Re: [ihc] Weird engine problem - calling the experts


> >         Before you do any of these checks though, disconnect the hose to
> > the brake booster at the manifold, and the one to the distributor too.
> > If either the booster diaphragm or the vacuum advance cannister
diaphragm
> > are bad, they will be bad vacuum leaks.  Be sure to plug or cap the
> > fittings, and then start and run or drive the vehicle.  If the engine
> > runs better after they are disconnected, then those are your culprits
>
>
>
> My advice is this, though:
>
> If removing the brake booster line, just run the engine and DON'T drive
> it!!!  Brakes will be very weak at best, I believe.
>
> Michael