DeadLock23

I got the GE manifold a while back, got all the fittings, 1/8" NPT to 1/8" hose from mcmaster-carr.

went to like 8 local hardware stores, and can't find the T I need to tee off the brake booster.

I got the 1/2" hose for the a/2" fitting on the side of the GE manifold, so does anyone know a T that will T off the brake booster for the stock hose and have one size for a 1/2" so it fits the GE manifold?

this is a pic of the 1/2" fitting on the manifold

pissedoffsol

i can't find one either.

if you find one, buy two and i'll pay you for both.

DeadLock23

lol? are they tha hard to find? most people get them at a local hardware store, NY sucks.......

anyone know the size? so I can order it from McMaster-carr?

Cruiser G

Try to put the vacuum manifold inline with the brake booster. Thats what I did.

DeadLock23

can u be more specific? wouldnt I need to have another fitting on the other side then? instead of the cap?

and the stock brake booster hose doesnt seem to be wide enough to go over the 1/2" fitting suplied....

if you have can you post pics and sizes of fittings used...

thanks

TURBODC4TEG

i have the vaccuum manifold, u have to buy the other barb from GE, i ran brake booster in and brake booster out and connect to intake manifold, don't for get to leave the brake booster gray plastic so u will have brakes

TURBODC4TEG

just like u said u can't find it at local hardware stores i think it was 2 dollar for fitting but that was a long time ago good luck

egturbo

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huh??? i got one also. would like to know more.

TURBODC4TEG

What else do you want to know? I'll try to help as best I can.

DeadLock23

ok so u got another 1/2" fitting for the other side from GE, but does the stock hose go over those? seems like its too small, I havent tried it yet.

but what about people who T it off? which size T is it?

1/2" all acound? someone who has the sizes or know if the stock hose fits the 1/2" GE fitting......

thanks.

TURBODC4TEG

yeah i had to get bigger house at advanced auto
then it will work and i used the screw clamps to hold

TURBODC4TEG

i would just brake boost in and out not t it off

DeadLock23

ok so the hose u got that is bigger u got it for both sides?

and clamped that hose on the smaller stock fitting?

isnt that kinda a weak link to clamp a hose on like that? thats is a lose fit tobegin with.

JDMorgan

i have a y sitting in my garage. goto autozone and buy the assorted t's or y's and its in there.

Gfunk176

i found a white plastic "T" at home depot. i think its like 3/8 in. its a little smaller then the one that come off the ge mani but it fits perfect for the brake booster line.

maxim

I don't know what auto parts stores you have in your area, but I got a plastic T from Pep Boys that works great for the brake booster T. I know Autozone has them too. But, that would be a last resort if I were in your shoes(I do not have the GE vac block). I'd try to find another fitting for the other end if you are not comfortable with the one you have now.

Remember, you can always try http://www.bakerprecision.com, http://www.anplumbing.com, or http://www.racerpartswholesale.com for fittings. Not sure if they are there, but it'd be worth a try.

mskibbz-T

I used a couple brass fittings from Home Depot to allow for a 3/8" input from the brak booster, not pretty but it works

quikB18B

I installed mine the other day(not GE but same ****)

Anyways the T I used was a brass "T" from Ace hardware size = 3/8 $5.50

3/8 was the biggest T they had so I went with that. It fit nicely in the line, but not supersnug so I guess the next size up would work, but I remember I passed on using the 1/2" fitting off the box because 1) they didndt have a matching sized T and 2) it looked way too big

So I used a 3/8 T and a 3/8 barbed fitting on the box and ran steel braided line from the T to the box.

Rod.

you have to use the brake booster w/ the ge vaccumm manifold?

mskibbz-T

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No, you can run it off any vacuum source, the brake booster just provides a powerful source due to the large diameter hose. You could achieve the same results by tapping the IM with a 3/8" barb and use that to power the vacuum log. It's just far easier for people to tap a hose than to tap the manifold if the engine is already in the car. Some aftermarket IMs have additional vacuum ports that you could use to power a vacuum log as well. It would appear to me that multiple smaller lines could power a vacuum log comparably to a single larger source. The gist of what I am saying is, no, vacuum logs do not require you to tap the brake booster but it is often the most convenient way to achieve a good vacuum source.

DeadLock23

I'm on my way to home depot now. I went to one before but we have like 3 in the area so I'm gonna try them all..

thanks for all the info....
so a 3/8 T is what I need and it should work........ (i hope)

rocket_R

i'm not to familiar with the vaccum mandifold, whats this use for?

quikB18B

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so a 3/8 T is what I need and it should work........ (i hope) </TD></TR></TABLE>

This is what i Used and it fit fine, make sure and get someof those small clamps too , you'll need a four of those. I used a total of (4), 3 on the T, and then one on the inlet fitting to the box. If you'd like I can emial you pics of mine installed

DeadLock23

pics would be kool, deadlock23@aol.com is the email.

i just got the 3/8" T the 1/2" hose fits but too lose, so the clamps should solve that i hope.

now I need 1/8" by 1/8" hose barb fittings, but no one has that size, so I'm gonna have to order them from mcmaster-carr....

DeadLock23

where did u get the SS line, that sounds like it looks nice....post pics