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Old Feb 9, 2015 | 11:18 PM
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Tried internet , no luck with this T pipe fitting (Next to check valve). Approx. size1/4 x 1/8 x 1/4
or 5/16 x 3/32 x 5/16. Does anyone know where I can get this fitting or a good used one?






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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 12:23 AM
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Dorman #493016 www.rockauto.com
http://www.dormanproducts.com/gsearc...yword&q=493016
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...keyword=493016

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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 12:46 AM
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Hi Speedreed8:

I think it may be a little too small, I need 1/4 or 5/16. May try as a last resort. Thank you.
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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 08:28 AM
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rockauto.com has alot of othe sizes too...
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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 09:24 AM
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Hi ck,
That's a very difficult one to find.
Used tees are somewhat rare because the 1/16" nipple is so easy to break.
The regular vendors have one that's usable but the large nipples are 90 degrees from each other rather than 180 degrees. It makes the hoses run at a slightly odd angle.
Maybe someone has found a source for the one you show, but I'm not aware of it.
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Dr. Rebuild 2771222 is an example of what I describe.
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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 10:36 AM
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I got tired of the replacement nipples breaking so I made one out of ABS on my lathe. A little different for the ncrs guys, but it works great. I need to make some more, let me know if you want one. Us '70 guys need to stick together.
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Old Feb 13, 2015 | 08:18 PM
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Does it have to be factory correct, or appearing? If not I have a large selection of pneumatic brass tees at work, happy to send, no charge or you can just google pneumatic tee fittings. Good luck
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Had a 70 Ford Ranger. In a pinch once I used a brass aquarium tee for airline tubing.
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Using a temporary fix for now. Still looking for an original, but not a necessity. Thanks to all for the advice.
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 07:22 PM
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Finally uncovered the car with the connector I made. This is a little crude, but it works and doesn't leak vacuum. If I made more I would do a few things a little differently.

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