73 Smog + TCS solenoid

[Joe M.]

I'm in the process of installing the TCS solenoid and smogpump on a 73 L48. The assembly manual callsfor an (assy.) on the carburetors drivers side vacuum line and the smog pump butdrawing doesn't show any T fitting. Doesanyone have any pictures of a 350 automatic smog pump and solenoid vacuum linesinstallation for the carb?

Any helpwill be greatly appreciated.

Joe

[Rich C.]

Re: 73 Smog + TCS solenoid

I don't have any pics, but I have assembly manuals for '72-'73 and '74. Sometimes one manual is clearer than others! The 'assembly' is just that, the complete 'system' of hoses and tee's for a particular engine/transmission. At first glance it looks like vacuum hose comes off carb, 'tee's to carbon canister cap, then 'tees' again with one hose going to TCS solenoid, and another hose going to signal port on A.I.R pumps diverter valve.Doc Rebuild (luv him or hate him) has TCS hose set ups for each year/engine/transmission combo, pretty reasonably priced. I'm happy with the one I picked up for my '73 454. I'd be happy to look at my other assembly manuals if you'd like though!

1973 LS-4 454 Coupe owned 24 years
1996 LT-4 CE Coupe owned 9 months

[Joe M.]

Re: 73 Smog + TCS solenoid

I appreciatethe help Rich as I'm trying to put this back together for judging and want to make sure its correct. I assume your saying the left carb port (driver side) is the tee between the can and the TCS? Or is it the right carb port? In the assy manual I'm looking at its displaying the vac hose goes from the Smog to the drivers sideport on the carb. Unfortunately, the picture in the assy manual is so bad it looks like one of my grandkids drew it with a submarine.

I hope you and your family had a great Easter Holiday,

Joe
734-734-6989

[Patrick H.]

Re: 73 Smog + TCS solenoid

Did you check the Doc's page? http://www.docrebuild.com/dr-r-web/3750351.HTML

[Terry M.]

Re: 73 Smog + TCS solenoid

Ralph Spears sent me two photos of his one-owner 1973, but for some reason I can't post them from work. I'll try from home late tonight.

[Terry M.]

Re: 73 Smog + TCS solenoid

I don't have any pics, but I have assembly manuals for '72-'73 and '74. Sometimes one manual is clearer than others! The 'assembly' is just that, the complete 'system' of hoses and tee's for a particular engine/transmission. At first glance it looks like vacuum hose comes off carb, 'tee's to carbon canister cap, then 'tees' again with one hose going to TCS solenoid, and another hose going to signal port on A.I.R pumps diverter valve.Doc Rebuild (luv him or hate him) has TCS hose set ups for each year/engine/transmission combo, pretty reasonably priced. I'm happy with the one I picked up for my '73 454. I'd be happy to look at my other assembly manuals if you'd like though!

1973 LS-4 454 Coupe owned 24 years
1996 LT-4 CE Coupe owned 9 months

I am 99 and 44/100% sure these are from Ralph's one-owner 1973, but I could be wrong. Here they are thanks to Ralph:





Enjoy

[Ralph S.]

Re: 73 Smog + TCS solenoid

They are from my 1 owner 1973, Let me know if you need any more.

[Joe M.]

Re: 73 Smog + TCS solenoid

Rch, Ralph, Terry and Patrick thanks for all the help with thissolution, I truly appreciate it.Withthis I'll be able to correctly be able to get the car ready for judging.Terry if you get a chance stop by Stretch inNaperville and I'll get ya a coffee.

Thanks again guys,

Joe

[Terry M.]

Re: 73 Smog + TCS solenoid

Rch, Ralph, Terry and Patrick thanks for all the help with thissolution, I truly appreciate it.Withthis I'll be able to correctly be able to get the car ready for judging.Terry if you get a chance stop by Stretch inNaperville and I'll get ya a coffee.

Thanks again guys,

Joe

Gees, if I would have know Stretch kept the coffee pot on I would have stopped more often. It has been a couple of years since I stopped by. Joe are you there every day?