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#389197 05/15/17 09:06 AM
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I am getting different opinions on how much vacuum I should be getting on my freshly rebuilt 1954 235 powerglide engine. Some say that I should be getting 17-21 inches. I can only get about 15 inches at the wiper port on the manifold. I set the timing to get the greatest vacuum, which is fully advanced. This sets the timing on the mark on the flex plate. (not the BB). BTW I live at about 2500' altitude.

Is this something I should even worry about?

Any ideas or suggestions?





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The loss of atmospheric pressure at 2500 feet is approx. 1.5 psig compared to seal level. That would give you an equivalent sea level pressure of 16.5 for your engine. I think the range 17-21 psig is the normal range for differences in displacement, stroke and rpm (which all will affect the measurement).


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Thr vacumm may increase after the rings seal better with use.


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