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| | | | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 17 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 17 | Hi,
I know its not a chevy but I have an 1955 International R-1700 and it's in the process of being put back together. It's the equivalent to a Chevy 6400. The original brake vacuum hose from the intake manifold to the check valve is rotten and the line from the check valve to the booster has rusted to nothing. Where can i find some replacement hose and lines. The hose is 3/4 inch and the piping is 1/2 inch. Has anyone maybe switched to just routing hose all the way to the booster?
Thanks,
Alex
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy Cajunhcm, you can replace the entire piping system with nylon air brake tubing if you like. That is if you're not concerned with it looking original, hope that helps, and good luck with your project. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,961 | I would use nylon air brake hose. However, if you want it to look a little more original, rubber air brake hose will work too. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 17 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 17 |
"If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem."
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,792 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,792 | Rigid copper 1/2" water pipe will never rust, and oddball shapes can be made up with sweat-soldered fittings. Then a short piece of rubber hose on each end can be used for connecting to the manifold and booster. A little flat black spray paint takes care of the copper color. Not original, but long-lasting.
Jerry
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