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Old October 5th, 2015, 09:20 AM
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Source for underhood vacuum "T's" and "Tree"

Is there a source for the plastic T's and Tree for the underhood vacuum lines? I'm trying to help my buddy with his '70 442/4spd.
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Old October 5th, 2015, 09:35 AM
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Most parts stores in my area have plastic Ts in various sizes in the "HELP" section of parts. I was looking for brass ones and found lots of plastic, but no metal.
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He already looked locally, but no luck.
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Old October 5th, 2015, 01:31 PM
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I have a very nice vacuum tree from a 72 for sale if it's the same as 70. You can contact me @ pchopesq@aol.com

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i have a bunch NOS..i have a few trees and a bunch of Ts in plastic and metal..i got them from the estate of a service manager..

they are in bags etc..and i can match them to pix and demensions if you have it
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Advance Auto, Amazon.com, many other places as well, with various assortments.....


http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/d...ontent=9110158


http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&key...sl_1jc44m2en_e
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Old October 5th, 2015, 08:52 PM
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Mike & Marxjunk, I don't have manuals for those years, so I am not sure what is correct. Cruzn, he checked the local Advance Auto here, no luck. I'll look at the Amazon link. I believe that the tree was the one that he needed the most, as his is broken.
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Originally Posted by 1969w3155
Is there a source for the plastic T's and Tree for the underhood vacuum lines? I'm trying to help my buddy with his '70 442/4spd.
I believe there's only one plastic vacuum "T" used on that motor/trans combo and that's only if it's a car with the W25 OAI setup....the vacuum T that the flapper door vacuum motor hose goes to.

I have one here in black plastic that has a smaller outlet on the middle port of the "T"...makes it easier to plug in the smaller ID/OD vacuum motor hose.

Can't remember where I got the "T"...maybe a local auto parts store or maybe one of the larger auto parts chain stores. I'll try to figure out if it was one of the larger chains that may have a location in your area. If not, I probably have a spare one.

Pics below....the "T" and an example of the vacuum tree style you will need (not a spare or for sale)
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Yes, the thermostatic vacuum switch is what is needed the most (the tree).
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He just acquired this car from his nephew, and most of the vacuum lines and connections were messed up, many not hooked up.
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