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1970pelle · 11-12-2016, 12:09 AM

I hate a bunch of clutter on an engine and engine compartment. I'm talking about a non-stock Truck, car what ever. Nothing kills a nice clean and detailed engine bay. Like vacuum hoses,wires and the like running and hanging all around.
My truck had a vacuum cluster right behind the carb. Which amplified the problem was the distributor was right there also. And with only one vacuum port in the intake manifold, which is located in back of the carb. The stock vacuum tree, just made the problem center stage.
Its nothing new, I have made them before out of a chunk of brass. All I had today was some square tubing. A little welding and a few holes, tapped the holes out. Now it's still in rough mock up stage, it may not make it on my truck. But one very similar, I'll most likely mount it on the fire wall. It will clean up my intake, to one vacuum line feeding the log.
A little black paint will hide it.

Ken

TrailerTrash · 11-12-2016, 08:22 AM

thats neato burrito dude

be sure to post more pics when its done

S10Fan · 11-12-2016, 02:26 PM

I used one of these on my V-8 S-10, best I remember mine came from Harbor Freight and was less than 5 bucks.

https://bossairsuspension.com.au/pro...anifold-block/

Another from Northern......

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...8778_200658778

S10Fan · 11-12-2016, 02:28 PM

By the way, nothing wrong with home made!

11-12-2016, 12:09 AM	#1
1970pelle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.E. Florida Posts: 500	Vacuum Log, Killing time in the garage I hate a bunch of clutter on an engine and engine compartment. I'm talking about a non-stock Truck, car what ever. Nothing kills a nice clean and detailed engine bay. Like vacuum hoses,wires and the like running and hanging all around. My truck had a vacuum cluster right behind the carb. Which amplified the problem was the distributor was right there also. And with only one vacuum port in the intake manifold, which is located in back of the carb. The stock vacuum tree, just made the problem center stage. Its nothing new, I have made them before out of a chunk of brass. All I had today was some square tubing. A little welding and a few holes, tapped the holes out. Now it's still in rough mock up stage, it may not make it on my truck. But one very similar, I'll most likely mount it on the fire wall. It will clean up my intake, to one vacuum line feeding the log. A little black paint will hide it. Ken Attached Images __________________ 1985 IROC Z28 190HP TPI 305,700r4,T-tops,rear trac lock, Black on lite gray, 16in Z28 wheels 2007 Lexus ES350 (wifes) 1984 CJ7 with 1995 HO4.0L MPI, 2 1/2 OME YJ Lift “There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit.” ― Ronald Reagan

11-12-2016, 08:22 AM	#2
TrailerTrash Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: PA Posts: 441	Re: Vacuum Log, Killing time in the garage thats neato burrito dude be sure to post more pics when its done __________________ - When the Reaper makes his deal, trust in your steel - '77 C10 350/350 2/4 drop and a mild street engine

11-12-2016, 02:26 PM	#3
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Vacuum Log, Killing time in the garage I used one of these on my V-8 S-10, best I remember mine came from Harbor Freight and was less than 5 bucks. https://bossairsuspension.com.au/pro...anifold-block/ Another from Northern...... http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...8778_200658778 __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

11-12-2016, 02:28 PM	#4
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Vacuum Log, Killing time in the garage By the way, nothing wrong with home made! __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.



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