Shorting Plugs has no effect

[TinCup]

Replaced the intake and exhaust manifolds with a spare and the car now runs. One of the middle exhaust had a cracked ear and was blowing directly on the intake port. Vacuum gauge showed the manifold leak. All is back together and even took it down the street for a drive but it is a tired motor. More noise from the valve chamber than I would like and according to the vacuum gauge either sticking or worn valves. Placed my gauge on a newer Ron Kelly motor this morning for comparison and it showed what it should be not what I have. Between the shorted coil and the manifolds this has been anything but usual. Thanks for all the input. I am now a firm believer in the use of the vacuum gauge.

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by TinCup

I am now a firm believer in the use of the vacuum gauge.

for those that have little knowledge of the gauge;

http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/186.cfm

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

for those that have little knowledge of the gauge;

http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/186.cfm

And if you SLOWLY rev it up to about 2,000 RPM & the gauge SLOWLY goes to "0"--the exhaust is PLUGGED UP.
Bill W.