368 LT5 Drinking oil

[Schrade]

Before I pulled the secondaries, I started vac integrity tests in sec vac system here, starting post #362 http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=21439&page=37

Originally Posted by Schrade

Yup - seen THAT before...

... and for NOW:

Re-assembled, with gear oil on the eccentric, and grease on the end of the armature shaft WATCH FOR A WASHER ON THE END OF THE ARMATURE SHAFT.

(AND THIS IS THE GOOD STUFF)

Pump lid NOT sealed yet...

bench (tire ) test dialed in (jumped straight from battery - more on that momentarily here)

vac nipple blocked; switch killed pump right away



and this question, about vac test without plenum re-installed, is answered



cables run to P side fenderwell, jumpers on vac pump (never mind the Guinny Stoudt - NONE for you! )



This juncture shut off right away, and held



reservoir evacuated in 3 seconds and held