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Last year I got rid of all the vacuum lines. I had done the smog deal many years ago. But, finally, got rid of all the lines when i put in a manuel fuel petcock and electronic fuel shut off. At that time i also put on brand new vacuum caps.
NOW, ALL THE CAPS, ALL BUT FELL OFF! No telling how long they been leaking vacuum.
Is it the neat?
What's up with that? Is there a brand of vacuum caps that'll hold up? I put solid rubber ones on and paid just a bit more for them.
Thanks ahead of time for the advice.
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2014, 07:36:32 PM » |
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I think the OEM ones work well.
People take a short bit of vacuum hose and RTV a suitable
small bolt in the end of it, and use that.
The nipple on the back of the intakes is threaded on,
people replace it with a bolt, that works...
-Mike
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« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2014, 08:05:41 PM » |
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Patrick
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« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2014, 05:06:51 AM » |
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I do as Mike.
A short length of quality line with a nice cap screw in the end then pushed over the nipples will hold up for years and isn't too noticeable.
On mine I install cap screws and just use the original nipples if I decide to check the sync.
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Otus
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« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2014, 07:59:00 AM » |
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I'm sure this will be poo pood but I was given this idea by another member and i like it. Go to the hardware store and get some vinyl thread protectors, you can get a pocket full for a couple dollars. They fit real tight don't dry out and crack and its a nice clean look. I don't remember the size, i think it was a #8 or #10.  |
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Patrick
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« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2014, 08:23:47 AM » |
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I'm sure this will be poo pood but I was given this idea by another member and i like it. Go to the hardware store and get some vinyl thread protectors, you can get a pocket full for a couple dollars. They fit real tight don't dry out and crack and its a nice clean look. I don't remember the size, i think it was a #8 or #10. Ya know, thats a good idea and it looks good. I'll look into them. |
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Otus
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« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2014, 08:40:20 AM » |
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As cheep as the thread protectors are I just figured would just change them annually as part of my spring start up. Five minutes and a dollar or two and you know they are good for the season.
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« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2014, 08:48:33 AM » |
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As cheep as the thread protectors are I just figured would just change them annually as part of my spring start up. Five minutes and a dollar or two and you know they are good for the season.
 My plan was to "leave them on until I could tell they were leaking or cracking"... spending $1.59 and 10 minutes to change them out every year is a much better plan. -Mike |
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« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2014, 09:13:58 AM » |
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I use a stainless steel bolt and sealing washer that ends all of that stuff. I put the vacuum nipples in a bag and put them in the battery box in case I need to set the carbs.
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Otus
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« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2014, 09:17:09 AM » |
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Yeah, think you told me that. That is a very permanent solution.
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Patrick
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« Reply #11 on: October 12, 2014, 10:17:25 AM » |
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Yeah, think you told me that. That is a very permanent solution.
Yep, reply #3 |
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« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2014, 02:07:42 PM » |
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What size screw and what material? I would think brass with a little pipe dope or anti-seize would be best.
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Patrick
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« Reply #13 on: October 12, 2014, 02:26:46 PM » |
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What size screw and what material? I would think brass with a little pipe dope or anti-seize would be best.
Its been so long, I can't remember the size. Its easy to remove one to match up. Brass would work, but, I use stainless allen head with a dab of never-seize. |
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« Reply #14 on: October 17, 2014, 05:29:37 AM » |
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IS THERE ANY HARM IN REMOVING VACUMN LINES, EXCEPT #6 TO PETCOCK, PLGGING PORTS AND JUST LEAVING REMAINDER OF "SMOG STUFF"?
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« Reply #15 on: October 17, 2014, 07:57:35 AM » |
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