Carb cleaner on a hot engine?
> [Original Message]
> From: i erbs <eyera3@comcast.net>
> To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Date: 4/21/04 11:17:23 PM
> Subject: RE: Looking for exhaust leak test
>
> I spray carb cleaner around the engine. The RPMs will increase when I hit
a
> leaking spot. You will be able to find them quickly. It has always worked
> for me.
> I Erbs 59 BT7 for 29 years
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]
On
> Behalf Of Michael Salter
> Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 7:27 PM
> To: 'Don Anglesey'; 'Healeys'
> Subject: RE: Looking for exhaust leak test
>
>
> Hi Don,
> One easy way is to get the car in the air, with the engine idling then
have
> someone block off the tail pipes with a shop rag or similar.
> As the pressure builds up you will be able to locate the leaks by
listening
> for the source of the hiss. If the leaks are very small the engine will
> eventually stall.
> Small leaks will take up over time as they fill with carbon.
>
> Michael Salter
> www.precisionsportscar.com
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Don Anglesey
> Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 7:38 PM
> To: Healeys
> Subject: Looking for exhaust leak test
>
> Anyone have an easy way to locate exhaust leaks? I just finished
installing
> a SS exhaust system and would like to check for leaks before I take it off
> the jack stands. Thanks Don
> 57BN4
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