T-400 Modulator Tubing Size?

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Old October 8th, 2021, 06:45 PM
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T-400 Modulator Tubing Size?

What is the OD of the steel tubing that goes from the passenger valve cover area to the T-400 modulator? I've seen it on 1970 Cutlasses, it's probably on more models as well.

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ping me if i forget or there is no other response i have in the garage ill check for you tomorrow

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Old October 9th, 2021, 06:28 AM
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I believe it’s 1/4.
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Old October 9th, 2021, 08:41 AM
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What size vacuum line to TH-400 modulator?
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Old October 9th, 2021, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Vintage Chief
Thanks for looking that up, Norm. However I would like to know the diameter of the line that GM installed.
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Measured my 70 442 and it comes in at .188
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Old October 9th, 2021, 09:51 AM
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Thanks, Al!
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Old October 9th, 2021, 09:54 AM
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It's visibly smaller than the 1/4" carburetor choke pipes. I'd agree with previous post that's it's 3/16".

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Old October 9th, 2021, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by VC455
Thanks for looking that up, Norm. However I would like to know the diameter of the line that GM installed.
I fully understand, Gary. I found the OEM part number in the Parts Book but it only lists the length - not diameter. It looks like Al has it.
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Old October 9th, 2021, 03:49 PM
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I know im late to the party, but i brought some info.

in typical Olds fashion theres always more than 1 answer.

this is original th400 modulator line its from a 1970 big car w 455.

the od of the line is ~3/16, but right at the end of the line its crimped creating a restriction. Its the intake side of the line.

i recall a thread a while back, init someone asked about a modulator line restriction


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i recall a thread a while back, init someone asked about a modulator line restriction.
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Old October 10th, 2021, 07:29 AM
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Dean, thanks for posting that picture with size confirmation.

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