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Finally done installing new jets on my 98 Valk. I've heard recommendations while I've got Valk guts all over the garage, I might as well replace the vacuum tubes. The service manual doesn't specify what size hose to use and I don't have one of the old tubes with me. Does anyone know the size for the vacuum tubes? And how many feet of hose do you think it takes? I was going to buy 6 feet since it's relatively cheap but I'd hate to end up being 1 inch short!
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Ricky-D
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« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2011, 07:25:15 AM » |
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Why not just go ahead and do a de-smog and never have to worry about the vacuum lines again?
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« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2011, 07:27:29 AM » |
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ricky's right.....by doing a de-smog you will eliminate all those pesky vacuum lines, and possible future leaks.
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« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2011, 07:47:15 AM » |
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« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2011, 08:16:22 AM » |
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Showing off my lack of engine knowledge ... desmogging removes all the vacuum tubes, huh? Mine has already been desmogged so I guess I'm all set!
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« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2011, 10:35:23 AM » |
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I went to AutoZone and bought a pkg of tubing for the windshield washer. Perfect fit and cheap. No problems in the past 8 yrs.
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« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2011, 11:53:36 AM » |
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If you insist on keeping the vacuum lines they're 4mm but 5/32nds will work.
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« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2011, 08:26:28 AM » |
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Is 4mm the ID or OD? I'm thinking of replacing my vacuum tubes with the silicone ones. Probably will hold up to heat better.
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« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2011, 09:26:42 AM » |
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Is 4mm the ID or OD? I'm thinking of replacing my vacuum tubes with the silicone ones. Probably will hold up to heat better.
5/32" is ID....I say that not knowing the conversion inch to mm so 4mm is ID if they are equivalent |
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« Reply #9 on: August 17, 2011, 06:51:50 PM » |
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There's no vacuum tubes on the Valkyrie, its all integrated circuits. Its old, but not that old.
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« Reply #10 on: August 17, 2011, 07:00:50 PM » |
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There's no vacuum tubes on the Valkyrie, its all integrated circuits. Its old, but not that old.
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« Reply #11 on: August 18, 2011, 12:47:27 AM » |
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There's no vacuum tubes on the Valkyrie, its all integrated circuits. Its old, but not that old.
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« Reply #12 on: August 18, 2011, 08:59:42 AM » |
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i didn't have as much a hard time with the tubing (gas or vacuum) as i did with what do you use for all those clips that hold them onto the carb bowls,
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« Reply #13 on: August 18, 2011, 09:06:10 AM » |
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« Reply #14 on: August 18, 2011, 09:14:58 AM » |
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i didn't have as much a hard time with the tubing (gas or vacuum) as i did with what do you use for all those clips that hold them onto the carb bowls,
Those are the drain lines from the bowls and no clips are necessary. The hoses are held on by the tight fit. *** |
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