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Vacuum is produced in a gas engine when the pistons move down in the intake stroke with the intake valve open. It's caused by the restriction in the intake tract, mainly the carburetor and throttle plate. The pistons suck air in, but it's made harder by the closed (or partly closed throttle).


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.