Atwell Haines wrote:
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> At 12:16 PM 3/30/2001 -0700, Joe Curry wrote:
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> >The real problem in most cases is the 1500 was generally a closed
> >breathing system and the air pump was an integral part of that system.
>
> Joe, I'm having trouble visualizing the point about the air pump. The air
> pump on my '79 blows through a one-way check valve into a single port in
> the stock exhaust manifold. How could that pressurize the crankcase?
You are correct Atwell, the air pump is not a part
of the crankcase breathing system.
Joe, we love you man, but you gotta hit the books
a bit. It's disconcerting to see emails that mix obvious
misconceptions and friendly-sounding advice.
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