The vacuum pump delivers a smaller vacuum than the manifold. It is meant to augment the vacuum when it is low in the manifold. The pump will not deliver a lot of vacuum at low RPMs. At least, that is how GM explains it. I think when I had mine it would deliver about 11" at a higher RPM.


1951 GMC 1 Ton Flatbed -- It is finally on the road and what a great time I have driving it!
1951 1 Ton Completed


My Chevy Master 4 Door is on the Road!