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Old 04-01-2017, 08:54 AM   #23
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Default Re: No. 7 Cyl never gives evidence of a power stroke on '46 Flathead

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Originally Posted by ronchamblin View Post
Actually I forgot to convey this in my post. I've a dash mounted gauge. At idle, there is a continuous and distinct flick to the left .. from about 16 inches to 15 inches ... or occasionally to 14.5. I've noticed that when the engine is cold, the gauge settles pretty smoothly at idle at 15 or 16. However, even then, the No. 7 is clearly not contributing to the engine ... never causing a drop in RPM when the wire is pulled. At 45 mph, the gauge is steady at 15 or 16 inches, depending on the wind and any incline.
You're vacuum low...should be around 20 and be steady unless you're moving the throttle.
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