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Pre A carb vacuum line connectors

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Trying to find the pre formed rubber connections for solex 32mm carb vacuum line that runs behind shroud. Does anybody still make or sell these parts?

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Re: Pre A carb vacuum line connectors

#2 Post by Spencer Harris »

International Mercantile sells the new style connectors - and other suppliers may also supply these connectors.
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If your engine has the older style balance tube, the connector hoses are straight and I think you'll have to cut a piece of reinforced rubber tubing the correct length and ID. There may be a thread here on the forum where someone stated the correct dimensions.
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Re: Pre A carb vacuum line connectors

#3 Post by Michael Foster »

Thanks Spencer, the manifolds I have are earlier so I guess I can use straight tubing in appropriate length.

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Re: Pre A carb vacuum line connectors

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Here are photos of the manifolds, balance tube & connectors off my '55 1500 type 546/2. (I've owned the car since 1972 so I'm 99% sure these are original parts.) I measured the OD of the manifold connector tube at 13.98 mm and the ID of the rubber connector at 14.04. Through the bends in the balance tube the OD varies from 13.2 to 14.4 mm, but the OD is consistently 14.03 - 14.04 mm on the ends and through the straight sections. I didn't put a caliper on the OD of the rubber connectors when I took these photos a few years ago, but I will try and do this and measure the lengths tomorrow.
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Re: Pre A carb vacuum line connectors

#5 Post by Spencer Harris »

Balance tube connector hoses for 546/2 motor:
Driver side relaxed OD 19.07 mm.
Driver side length 63.17 mm.
Passenger side relaxed OD 21.08 mm.
Passenger side length 61.44 mm.
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Re: Pre A carb vacuum line connectors

#6 Post by Michael Foster »

Thanks again Spencer, the information is definitely helpful!

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