The Whistler
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From: Prescott, AZ
Most carbs have aux. vacuum ports for other engine components. The sell various size/diameter rubber/vinyl plugs that fit over the ports to close the vacuum when the port is not needed. They can rip or tear causing a vacuum leak.
I'm not familiar with the carb on a 215 I6 nor the plug as you described it. If the plug you have described is a vacuum port, it's best to use the proper plug if it is damaged. I would not use duck tape to seal a vacuum leak.
As other have stated, a vacuum leak will cause the engine to run poorly and your gas mileage will be terrible.
I'm not familiar with the carb on a 215 I6 nor the plug as you described it. If the plug you have described is a vacuum port, it's best to use the proper plug if it is damaged. I would not use duck tape to seal a vacuum leak.
As other have stated, a vacuum leak will cause the engine to run poorly and your gas mileage will be terrible.
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