Source for vacuum fitting?
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Drifting
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From: staten island ny
Source for vacuum fitting?
Looking for an intake manifold vacuum fitting for a 79. All the aftermarket catalogs go up to 78 and then stop. The pice I have in now is a welded up rube goldberg of a set up. Contstantly breaking and leaking. Any help appreciated,
Thx, ESU in NY
Thx, ESU in NY
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Go here...
http://www.corvette-paragon.com/cata...=fitting&part=
scroll down beforer you click on anything.... click view details on them & see if you get a match
http://www.corvette-paragon.com/cata...=fitting&part=
scroll down beforer you click on anything.... click view details on them & see if you get a match
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Drifting
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From: staten island ny
Tom, thx for the site but no good. They also go up to 78 then stop. The one that covers 68-82 doesnt match up with the hoses I have. As far as I can tell I need one with 3 ports, 1 of which goes straight up for the tranny line.
Le Mans Master
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They were my best bet..... Doc Rebuild has some (in catalog), as well as Zip... but I couldn't find yours there (online). Both web sites were a little vague.
I have the GM parts cats .... maybe a GM part number would help?
I have the GM parts cats .... maybe a GM part number would help?
Melting Slicks
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From: Dayton Oh
Originally Posted by ESU
Looking for an intake manifold vacuum fitting for a 79. All the aftermarket catalogs go up to 78 and then stop. The pice I have in now is a welded up rube goldberg of a set up. Contstantly breaking and leaking. Any help appreciated,
Thx, ESU in NY
Thx, ESU in NY
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Originally Posted by paul67
This is a stock 1979 intake. Which fitting do you need?
Mine isn't. I have to drill & tap it for the trucks throttle cable bracket (different on a Vette).
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Drifting
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From: staten island ny
Thx for all the replies. I tried Doc REbuild by phone and they dont have it.
I need the fitting that screws into the manifold right behind the carb. In between the carb and dist is the best way to describe it. It should have 2 ports at least, preferably 3. I'll pay any shipping costs plus a few bucks extra for a beer if it's the right one (3 ports).
ESU
I do have some build sheets, so if this doesnt work out I'll try Chevy.
I need the fitting that screws into the manifold right behind the carb. In between the carb and dist is the best way to describe it. It should have 2 ports at least, preferably 3. I'll pay any shipping costs plus a few bucks extra for a beer if it's the right one (3 ports).
ESU
I do have some build sheets, so if this doesnt work out I'll try Chevy.
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Drifting
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From: staten island ny
Paul67,
The manifold you show has only 1 port straight up, thats for the tranny line, then there should be at least 1 other out to a side for the headlights etc. , Then one more probably for the cruise control. I'm trying to reconnect my cruise to see if it works , thats what started this whole mess lol.
ESU
The manifold you show has only 1 port straight up, thats for the tranny line, then there should be at least 1 other out to a side for the headlights etc. , Then one more probably for the cruise control. I'm trying to reconnect my cruise to see if it works , thats what started this whole mess lol.
ESU
Burning Brakes
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ESU, try Gary Gruhala. His number is 636-586-3909 or email gruhala@jnc1.com. Tell him what you need, he may have a used part. He is a good guy and will charge you a fair price.
Mike
Mike
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Drifting
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From: staten island ny
Originally Posted by paul67
My bad! My 1979 did not have cruise control. My apologies.
Cory (ESU)
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According to my GM parts cat., group 3.278, number 355786 was used from 1976 to 1982.
3/8-18 with 4 ports: two 3/16" and two 1/4". Note 1: cap unused outlets as required with 343350 cap
Looks like a good number on GM Parts Direct... but holy poo... list is about $54 and net is about $33.
The only other vacuum fitting listed for 1979 is 1369465 which is a single port like Pauls.
473381 is also listed but it is a reducing bushing apparently... 5/8-18 to 3/8-18. Probably used with the 355786.
3/8-18 with 4 ports: two 3/16" and two 1/4". Note 1: cap unused outlets as required with 343350 cap
Looks like a good number on GM Parts Direct... but holy poo... list is about $54 and net is about $33.
The only other vacuum fitting listed for 1979 is 1369465 which is a single port like Pauls.
473381 is also listed but it is a reducing bushing apparently... 5/8-18 to 3/8-18. Probably used with the 355786.
Melting Slicks
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From: Dayton Oh
Originally Posted by ESU
Thx for all the replies. I tried Doc REbuild by phone and they dont have it.
I need the fitting that screws into the manifold right behind the carb. In between the carb and dist is the best way to describe it. It should have 2 ports at least, preferably 3. I'll pay any shipping costs plus a few bucks extra for a beer if it's the right one (3 ports).
ESU
I do have some build sheets, so if this doesnt work out I'll try Chevy.
I need the fitting that screws into the manifold right behind the carb. In between the carb and dist is the best way to describe it. It should have 2 ports at least, preferably 3. I'll pay any shipping costs plus a few bucks extra for a beer if it's the right one (3 ports).
ESU
I do have some build sheets, so if this doesnt work out I'll try Chevy.
Le Mans Master
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From: Wildwood IL
If you don't care about originality and want function... the 3 port 77 manifold vacuum fitting should work just fine. Also, "Year One" sells a variety of vacuum fittings that will work for your application. I purchased a three port low profile (to clear Holly carb) metal vac fitting from them when I had my 77.
Eddie
Eddie
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Drifting
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From: staten island ny
Originally Posted by toyvet1
What fitting are loking for. I have some that i dont use of my 79. Maybe I have one you could use..
I need the fitting that screws into the manifold right behind the carb. In between the carb and dist is the best way to describe it. It should have 2 ports at least, preferably 3. I'll pay any shipping costs plus a few bucks extra for a beer if it's the right one (3 ports).