T3: For those who like to guestimate :)

[Toby Erkson <Toby_Erkson@ccm.jf.intel.com>]

I got this from my 914 list.  Someone got it from the Z-car list, who got 
it from the Corvair list.  Now it's on our list and I wouldn't doubt it if 
someone actually used this document as a reference.  Although, it's not 
THAT bad of an idea, is it?  ;)
     Toby Erkson
     erkson@pobox.com
     (Please don't reply to my Intel address!)

> Mechanic's Quick Reference
>
>"FOOL PRESSURE CHART"
>
>(For those who refuse to use a pressure gauge)
>
>Due to the fact that most technicians do not want to take the time to
>correctly test the fuel pressure, we have developed the following...
>
>With the engine running, loosen the fuel line THEN IF:
>
>Fuel does not come out of the test area...  Pressure is approx 0 psi
>Fuel hits the hood insulation...            Pressure is 5 - 8 psi
>Fuel squirts over the fender...             Pressure is 10-15 psi
>Fuel splashes off the fender onto the hood insulation
>and into the next repair bay...             Pressure is 25-30 psi
>Fuel squirts to the garage roof, all over the car,
>including the shop owner...                 Pressure is 30-50 psi
>
>
>VACUUM TEST
>"Rule of Thumb"
>
>Put thumb on vacuum hose leading to direct engine vacuum.
>
>Don't feel anything                   Change thumbs and re-test
>Still don't feel anything             Vacuum is very low to none.
>Hose has slight suction               1" to 5"
>Suction causes skin to wrinkle        5" to 8"
>Suction turns thumb blue              8" to 10"
>Suction creates hickey on thumb       10" to 12"
>Suction creates pain                  18" to 20"
>Suction will not release and begins to move toward
>index finger                          20" to 25"
>
>
>"IDIO-ILLUMINATION" CHART
>
>With the vehicle prepped and ready to be tested, hook the negative lead of
>the test light to a good ground and proceed with testing.
>
>The bulb DOES NOT light                  The voltage is 0 - 1 volt
>The bulb MIGHT be glowing                The voltage is 1 - 3 volts
>The bulb BARELY GLOWS (or there is a
>reflection from the overhead lights)     The voltage is 3 - 5 volts
>The bulb GLOWS MUCH BRIGHTER than #2, but only
>a little brighter than #3                The voltage is 5 - 7 volts
>The bulb GLOWS WITH THE SAME INTENSITY AS A
>BALD HEAD ON A SUNNY DAY                 The voltage is 7 - 9 volts
>The bulb GLOWS BRIGHTLY and is GAINING IN
>INTENSITY                                The voltage is 9 - 11 volts
>The bulb is ALMOST BRIGHT ENOUGH TO
>READ BY                                  The voltage is 11 - 13 volts
>The bulb is BRIGHT ENOUGH that you still see a spot
>when you look away                       The voltage is 13 - 15 volts
>The bulb SHINES WITH THE INTENSITY OF A
>HALOGEN HEADLAMP                         The voltage is 15 - 17 volts
>The bulb is so bright that it MAY BE A SIGN
>FROM GOD                                 The voltage is 17 - 19 volts
>The bulb flashed with the INTENSITY OF A MINOLTA

>FLASH POINTED 3 FEET FROM YOUR FACE      The voltage is 20 to 40,000 volts
>                                         (Secondary Ignition)
>
>IGNITION VOLTAGE OUTPUT TEST
>
>Scopes may be inaccessible from time to time, so we at "Bubba's Garage"
>have come up with this here test for Ignition Output:
>
>1.Hold medium wrench in one hand, Sears wrench preferred for accuracy
>  of test 'cause other smooth wrenches are too slick for throwin'!
>
>2.With engine runnin', grab hold of the plug end of an ignition cable
>  with the other hand and hold on tight!
>
>3.This will more than likely cause you to throw wrench!  KV output
>  is based on how far the wrench wuz thrown!
>
>       10 feet =                 approx. 10,000 volts
>       20 feet =                 approx. 15,000 volts
>       30 feet =                 approx. 25,000 volts
>       Over 30 feet =            Caution!  Must be one of them new
>                                           dis-is-it ignition systems,
>                                           use bigger wrench and retest.
>
>WARNING! No side effects have been reported due to testing at this time
>
>Bubba Sez: Electricity will not usually hurt you, instead it is the back
>of
>your neck going through the hood latch that really ruins your day!!
>
>
>HOW TO TORQUE WITH AN IMPACT WRENCH.
>
>Yes you can use your impact gun to torque nuts and bolts if you use this
>handy chart along with your ears and a quick trigger finger.
>
>TORQUE VALUE          INGERSOLL IMPACT            SNAP-ON IMPACT
>
>25 to 35 ft/lbs       BAP!                        BAP!
>35 to 45 ft/lbs       BAP! BAP!                   BAP! BAP!
>45 to 60 ft/lbs       BAP! BAP! BA...             BAP! BAP! BAP!
>60 to 75 ft/
>75 to 90 ft/lbs       BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP!         BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP!
>90 to 100 ft/lbs      BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP!    BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP!
>110 to 300 ft/lbs     BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP! BAP!
>        (all guns)    BAP! BAP! BAP!
>
>
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