Samurai Distributor Vacuum Advance
If your Samurai's vacuum advance diaphram is in the typilca condition in which they are found, then most likely its not working very well. You can check the condition of these by applying a vacuum and seeing if it leaks off.
The Factory Service Manual states on inspection:
Disconnect vacuum hose from vacuum hose 3 way joint, and connect vacuum pump gauge to its hose. Apply vacuum (about 400 mmHg). And then with pump stopped, check to ensure that vacuum pump gauge indicator remains at the same level, and release it. Check that generator base plate with generator moves smoothly. If plate does not move smoothly, replace defective parts.
The defective part most likely is your vacuum advance. You could be loosing precious power from an "already power deficient" engine.
OE Replacement
- 1986 Suzuki Samurai
- 1987 Suzuki Samurai
- 1988 Suzuki Samurai
- 1989 Suzuki Samurai
- 1990 Suzuki Samurai
- 1991 Suzuki Samurai
- 1992 Suzuki Samurai
- 1993 Suzuki Samurai
- 1994 Suzuki Samurai
- 1995 Suzuki Samurai
Download installation instructions for Samurai Vacuum Advance here.
Installation InstructionsSee manufacturer for details.