Notices
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks 1987 - 1996 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350 and larger pickups - including the 1997 heavy-duty F250/F350+ trucks

vacuum specs?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 2, 2011 | 12:43 PM
  #1  
drjoe171's Avatar
drjoe171
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 385
Likes: 0
From: Oregon
vacuum specs?

Is there any reason to check vacuum with a vacuum gauge?

I mean, will it tell me anything?

I've fixed a few vac leaks with patch hoses and it seems to hold my tongue when I suck on it but my egr valve seems to buzz/chatter when I suck on the vac lines out of the coffee can too.

I just have that very polite,, almost unnoticable miss in my 92 150 straight 6. Never misses when I accelerate fast... just slow cruise holding steady say 30 mph.

Mileage around 11mpg, new cap, rotor, most expensive lifetime napa wires, fuel filter, eec, disconnecting egr doesn't change anything.

There are quite a few on here that say they just live with that slight miss. after changing ALL kinds of parts and sensors.

Sometimes it idles perfectly, sometimes it pops here and there..with NO rhyme or reason or temperature./ dampness, foggy or sunny.

I bet my mileage would go up if I could figure it out.

Thanks
 
Reply
Old Mar 2, 2011 | 09:02 PM
  #2  
rla2005's Avatar
rla2005
Fleet Owner
20 Year Member
Community Builder
Liked
Community Favorite
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 20,789
Likes: 1,753
From: Kentucky
This may be what you are looking for: How to Use and Interpret a Vacuum Gauge
 
Reply
Old Mar 2, 2011 | 09:18 PM
  #3  
HrdDrv's Avatar
HrdDrv
Posting Guru
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,123
Likes: 4
From: Baltimore
He'd have found that link earlier, if he didn't live so far away!
 
Reply
Old Mar 2, 2011 | 11:23 PM
  #4  
drjoe171's Avatar
drjoe171
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 385
Likes: 0
From: Oregon
Originally Posted by rla2005
This may be what you are looking for: How to Use and Interpret a Vacuum Gauge

Thanks you very much.

With all the vacuum related problems posted here, not much mention of checking vac, only suction testing for leaks usually.
 
Reply
Old Mar 2, 2011 | 11:25 PM
  #5  
drjoe171's Avatar
drjoe171
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 385
Likes: 0
From: Oregon
Originally Posted by HrdDrv
He'd have found that link earlier, if he didn't live so far away!
?
did I miss something as usual
 
Reply
Old Mar 3, 2011 | 09:09 PM
  #6  
HrdDrv's Avatar
HrdDrv
Posting Guru
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,123
Likes: 4
From: Baltimore
You live on the west coast.
We live on the east coast.
We all have the internet. We 'see things at the same moment...
Just playing on the long-distance-vs-instantaneous moment...
 
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2011 | 11:01 AM
  #7  
drjoe171's Avatar
drjoe171
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 385
Likes: 0
From: Oregon
oh, ok

There was a problem recently with national medical board exams.

People on the east coast took their exams at 8 am and called their west coast friends to warn them of the hard questions.

Now the tests are handed out at the same physical time nationwide.
 
Reply
Old Jun 28, 2011 | 09:50 PM
  #8  
mojo79's Avatar
mojo79
Junior User
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 81
Likes: 0
From: Charlotte
Club FTE Gold Member
Thats a great tutorial on how to use a vacuum gauge!!
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

 Brett Foote
story-2

10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

 Brett Foote
story-4

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-6

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
story-9

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jon351m
Ford Inline Six, 200, 250, 4.9L / 300
7
Jan 26, 2015 01:50 PM
firewood truck
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
46
May 31, 2012 08:41 PM
LFDavidson
FE & FT Big Block V8 (332, 352, 360, 390, 406, 410, 427, 428)
25
Sep 30, 2009 09:28 AM
miichael
Explorer, Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Aviator
17
Dec 17, 2005 10:27 AM
Adam79
Ford Inline Six, 200, 250, 4.9L / 300
6
Jul 31, 2005 11:21 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:28 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-1
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-3
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-6
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE