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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1985RV CUTAWAY 5.8 GREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMEGR SYSTEMTESTINGPORTED VACUUM SWITCHPVS WITH 4 CONNECTIONS

1985 Ford RV Cutaway 5.8 G

PVS with 4 Connections

1985 Ford RV Cutaway 5.8 GSECTION PVS with 4 Connections

Disconnect vacuum hoses at PVS valve. Connect vacuum gauge to top port of PVS. Connect external vacuum source to 2nd port. See Fig 2 .
Start engine and warm up until engine operating temperature is reached. If no vacuum, this portion of PVS is damaged and valve should be replaced. If vacuum is present, proceed to next step.

Fig 1: Cutaway View of 3-Port PVS Warm engine should indicate vacuum at center PVS port.
Connect gauge to 3rd port and vacuum supply to bottom port. If vacuum is noted, PVS is okay. If no vacuum, replace PVS.

Fig 2: Cutaway View of 4-Port PVS Connect vacuum gauge to 1st & 3rd port to check PVS.

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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.