Air Intake Restriction

1985 Mercury Lynx Base, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9, MTXIISECTION Air Intake Restriction
  1. Remove breather hose between intake manifold and camshaft cover. Install adapter (10353) on breather nipple at intake manifold. Install cap on camshaft cover nipple. See Figure .
  2. Connect adapter line to H2O gauge. Run engine at 4000 RPM under no load. Restriction reading should not exceed 25 in. H2O. If more, replace filter element and check intake system for blockage.
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