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| | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 523 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 523 | I have a 1946 3100 3/4 ton pick up.
I am attempting to install the rear flex brake line that connects the rear axel 'T' to the ridgid line that runs forward. I purchased this from Chev's of the 40's, p/n 476719. I find that it will connect, but only barely reach. If (when) the rear axel drops, I fear that the line may not survive. The axel and frame mounts at either do not appear to be bent. The flex line that I received is 15.25" long, from hex "nut" end to hex "nut" end. AM I missing something, wrong part, what?
Bob
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | I ran into the same problem with my 1 Ton. However I was making up all new steel lines so I just moved the bracket a bit closer to the rearend and it worked out fine. You definitely want lots of room for the flex line to move. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 523 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 523 | Thanks. But my bracket is riveted to the frame - I think I will try to find a longer line. Surely they come in longer lengths for other applications.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | got a NAPA nearby? take the short one in and get them to come up with the same thread ends in a longer hose
Bill | | | | | Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 12 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 12 | I don't know if the fittings are the same, I just got one for my 1961 3/4 ton it is 17 5/8. at autozone. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 523 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 523 | Thanks all. I just got one from NAPA - about 18" long.
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