Vacuum line diagrams/photos

[Paul P.]

Working on a '70 454/390, AC, 5-port washer. Engine out. A few vacuum lines with destinations I can't remember. Is there a publication that will illustrate either through diagrams or photos how I can reconnect? Thanks for your suggestions.

[Edward J.]

Re: Vacuum line diagrams/photos

Paul, I don't know if you have a Doc Rebuild catalog, but it does have a vacuum diagram for the engine harness,and a washer hose diagram.

[Paul P.]

Re: Vacuum line diagrams/photos

Thanks Edward. Forgive my ignorance, but not only do I not have a Doc Rebuild Catalog, but I've never heard of it. Can you please tell me where/how I can get one

[Edward J.]

Re: Vacuum line diagrams/photos

Paul, you may go onto his website and look they should be there, (www.docrebuild.com) The washer hoses on page 63, vaccum hoses are pg. 84/85.

[Paul P.]

Re: Vacuum line diagrams/photos

Thank you sir. Will do.

[Alan S.]

Re: Vacuum line diagrams/photos

Hi Paul,
Besides the Dr. R diagrams Edward suggested, I think you'll find the AIM (Assembly Instruction Manual) has extensive drawings of the various vacuum hose routing in the engine compartment, at the headlights, and behind the dash.
The information is a bit difficult to decipher at some points but it's all really there.
The AIM for your 70 is available from the NCRS bookstore at an attractive price.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan

[Paul P.]

Re: Vacuum line diagrams/photos

Thanks Alan. Yesterday I tried DR rebuild but it wasn't much help (same true of other parts houses. As you suggested, I just ordered the AIM. Thanks again.

Hi Paul,
Besides the Dr. R diagrams Edward suggested, I think you'll find the AIM (Assembly Instruction Manual) has extensive drawings of the various vacuum hose routing in the engine compartment, at the headlights, and behind the dash.
The information is a bit difficult to decipher at some points but it's all really there.
The AIM for your 70 is available from the NCRS bookstore at an attractive price.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan

[Dick W.]

Re: Vacuum line diagrams/photos

Paul, there is a poster here, Don or Donald Olson that does a very nice colored wiring diagram. I can look on the wall around me and see about 5 of them mounted

[Paul P.]

Re: Vacuum line diagrams/photos

Thanks Dick, but it's the vacuum lines I'm trying to unravel. I do have a wiring diagram. Sounds like the AIM publication will do the trick. Thanks again.

Paul, there is a poster here, Don or Donald Olson that does a very nice colored wiring diagram. I can look on the wall around me and see about 5 of them mounted

[Joseph M.]

Re: Vacuum line diagrams/photos

Paul, I'm not sure why Dr. Rebuild wasn't much help. Their vacuum hose illustration is excellent. I have personally used it on my 70s' restoration. They also offer a trouble shooting guide that covers all the components of the system.

[Paul P.]

Re: Vacuum line diagrams/photos

Hmmmm. I'll look again. I went to the pages Edward suggested and they were pretty basic, covering only a couple of segments. Maybe I didn't drill down deep enough.

[Paul P.]

Re: Vacuum line diagrams/photos

Joseph, you're absolutely correct. I just didn't look at the right page (10). Thanks. Guess I'll find some other way to use the AIM.

[Alan S.]

Re: Vacuum line diagrams/photos

Hi Paul,
I read in your post that you don't have the AIM. (I wasn't sure if you did or not when I first replied.) I think that when you get yours you'll be amazed at how much information, (beyond the vacuum diagrams), it contains for someone working on a car. They take a bit of reading and even a bit of detective work to use but contain an amazing amount of information. I like the 3 ring binder version because I often have 2 or 3 pages open at once. Right now I'm working on metal line frame clips and need to have the fuel and brake section open at the same time.
Check out the GM CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL too. It'll be a tremendous help too andis available at the NCRS store.
Regards,
Alan