

| Subject: | Re: Repost: Air Leaks |
| From: | Dan Houg |
| Date: | Sun, 18 Jun 1995 11:51:23 CST6CDT |
Steven asks of all but Dan is wasting a weekend away and replies: > So Dan Houg says: > > Here's a tip for finding some of those irrascable air leaks in the > > intake system, unfortunately, this requires an aircompressor with a > > regulated output: > > Since the pressure required is small, do you think a small capacity > compressor e.g. one of those small ones that run off of the 12V car > battery for flat tires? Or is this too little air pressure? > > Steven > > sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com > those 12v air compressor are actually quite high PRESSURE, approaching 125-150 psi if let run. they are LOW VOLUME however and provided there are a few small leaks in the intake system or past a valve, it should work... just watch that the pressure doesn't start building up if you happen to have a very tight intake system. then again you could just use bicycle pump and a frenetic friend willing to pump your, uh, oh wait a sec.... nevermind :) Daniel Houg Minnesota Department of Health Internet Address: fairwind@northernnet.com Fax #: 218/755-3823
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