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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1983CHEVY VAN G30, 5.7 M, 475/M40REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISPULSE AIR INJECTION SYSTEMSYSTEM TESTINGFUNCTIONAL TEST
1983 Chevrolet Chevy Van G30, 5.7 M, 475/M40
Functional Test
1983 Chevrolet Chevy Van G30, 5.7 M, 475/M40SECTION Functional Test
- Remove air cleaner-to-plenum pipe hose from plenum pipe. Slide a length of tight-fitting 3/4" (19 mm) hose onto plenum pipe. Using an adapter, connect a hand vacuum pump to hose.
- Apply 17 in. Hg vacuum. Note time required for vacuum level to drop from 17 in. Hg to 6 in. Hg. If less than 2 seconds, remove check valves and test individually. Replace check valve(s) which fail leak-down test.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.