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11-18-2005, 11:41 AM
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intake fittings
I have found a vaccum fitting for my intake with the ports I need but have a few questions. First is the vaccum hole 3/8?(edlebrock air gap dont think it matters tho)
Second looks like the PO used some kind of goop silicon or something when I remove the old fitting and clean the hole what should I use to seal it (I was thinking plumbers tape or something.) And about how tight all the way in till very snug or just so long as it is in a fair bit? Thanks for your help I know this may seem easy just never done it before.
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11-18-2005, 07:50 PM
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Re: intake fittings
No one seems like an easy question
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11-18-2005, 08:54 PM
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Re: intake fittings
Not sure on the first one, you could use any that provided enough vacuum.
I use teflon (plumber's tape) anytime I am working with vacuum or compressed air. |
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11-18-2005, 09:00 PM
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Re: intake fittings
I guess on the first one what I mean is, is the threaded hole in the intake 3/8inch?
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11-18-2005, 09:07 PM
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Re: intake fittings
no idea, without seeing it.
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11-18-2005, 09:14 PM
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Re: intake fittings
either coolant port im guessing coolant port maybe where a coolant temp. gauge goes or where the heater core hose goes ?
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11-18-2005, 10:24 PM
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Re: intake fittings
Careful not to over tighten the brass vacuum fitting in the aluminum intake as there's a good possibility of cracking the alum. casting. Just snug, maybe 20-25 in. lbs. and 3-4 threads left showing on the fitting. Nice choice in the Air Gap intake. My guess is 3/8 pipe thread. Oh, definitely use teflon tape.
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