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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1987FORWARD CONTROL 4.8 T, AUTOMATIC, 400/M40REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMAIR INJECTION SYSTEM - VEHICLES OVER 8500 GVWCOMPONENT TESTINGAIR CONTROL VALVE
1987 Chevrolet Forward Control 4.8 T, Automatic, 400/M40
Air Control Valve
1987 Chevrolet Forward Control 4.8 T, Automatic, 400/M40SECTION Air Control Valve
- Ensure that air pump is working properly. Disconnect solenoid connector at valve. Turn ignition "ON". Check for 12 volts at connector. If no voltage is present, refer to diagnostic charts. See Figure , Figure and Figure . Start engine. Air should flow to air cleaner or silencer. Connect solenoid connector. Air should flow to exhaust ports.
- Check for manifold vacuum signal at valve with engine idling. Vacuum should be 10" Hg (34 kPa). During deceleration and high vacuum signal conditions, air should flow to air cleaner and silencer. If airflow does not conform to specifications, replace air control valve.
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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.