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Old 06-07-2023, 08:31 PM   #1
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Default Fabric vacuum lines

Looking for mor information on the actual fabric vacuum line if the is anybody can take pictures of the original,and tell the correct size
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Old 06-08-2023, 11:57 AM   #2
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Check this PDF file from MAFCA. It should have hose info on page 74.
https://www.mafca.com/downloads/Semi...A%20Wipers.pdf
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Here is a picture of the original wiper hose from my Victoria.
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Old 06-08-2023, 06:14 PM   #4
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Thank you Bill
One more question can you tell me the outside diameter of the tube
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Old 06-08-2023, 09:25 PM   #5
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The od of the vacuum line is about .275"
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Old 06-11-2023, 02:36 PM   #6
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I bouht some of that fabric vac line for one of my other cars at NAPA (by the foot)
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Old 06-11-2023, 04:53 PM   #7
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I was thinking, I recall seeing the fabric covered rubber hose on imported ( not domestic USA) motor cars in the past.. maybe a lead in sourcing.
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Old 06-14-2023, 07:55 PM   #8
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Thank you Bill
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Old 10-24-2023, 06:28 PM   #9
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I slipped 3/16 wire loom over the rubber hose and it looks real nice. Brattons part # 20320.
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I was thinking, I recall seeing the fabric covered rubber hose on imported ( not domestic USA) motor cars in the past.. maybe a lead in sourcing.
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