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#46304 06/14/2005 9:29 PM | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 170 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 170 | I'm getting ready to add a brake booster to the front disc brake conversion on my '66 C10. I've got a 350 with an Edelbrock performer manifold and it has a large, maybe 5/8" vacuum fitting hole behind the carb. Currently there is a fitting in the hole with a small (maybe 3/16") nipple for an vacuum hose that runs into the cab. I need to replace this fitting with one that has both the small nipple and a larger, maybe 3/8" nipple for the brake booster. So far I've looked at several of the disc brake conversion web sites, NAPA and Auto Zone web sites but have been unable to find one. Anybody know where I can find the double ended, 3/16" and 3/8" fitting I need. Is there another option? From what I've read its best to use vacuum off the manifold, not the carb.
Appreaciate any advice.
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#46305 06/14/2005 10:09 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | You should be able to make up something using hardware store pipe fittings or auto parts store. The small hose running to inside the cab must be for a vacuum gauge as I believe that model has electric wipers. It should be connected at the carb. 
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | |
#46306 06/14/2005 10:53 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,554 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,554 | Yeah your brakes will work a lot better hooked up directly to the manifold.As far as getting the fitting,most auto parts store usually have a pretty good selection. | | |
#46307 06/14/2005 10:54 PM | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 582 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 582 | Try looking at www.mcmaster.com. They have a lot of fittings but it'll take ya a while to look through them all. | | |
#46308 06/15/2005 3:22 AM | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 170 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 170 | I don't have a vacuum gauge, but my truck has a Vintage Air A/C system in it. I'm thinking that small line goes to the A/C unit somewhere. I didn't see anything on NAPA's web site, but I'll stop there tomorrow and see what they have.
McMaster-Carr is a good alternative I hadn't thought about, I'll check there also.
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