5/16 vaccum hose

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Rosco59
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5/16 vaccum hose

Post by Rosco59 »

Hi does anyone know where to get 5/16 vacuum hose. Or can I use fuel hose it’s from the brake booster to manifold. Thanks
Paul G
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Re: 5/16 vaccum hose

Post by Paul G »

I wouldn't use any other hose other than correct vacuum hose as it's designed especially to withstand collapsing in on itself whereas normal hose is not and is designed to not expand or blow out under pressure.

You should be able to get some from a good local motor factors, most "old school" factors would sell it by the foot or metre. If no luck there search for hose suppliers on google.
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Re: 5/16 vaccum hose

Post by tejb1 »

Seconded, if you can take it off the car pop around and they will cut to size the right stuff. Any decent factors will do it.
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