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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