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Yotehunter66 · 08-05-2019, 03:48 PM

Anyone know the port sizes for the dual vacuum distributor?

KULTULZ · 08-05-2019, 07:43 PM

The fitting(s) should be 3/8" - 24

This is a 56 DUAL DIAPHRAGM LOAD-O-MATIC?

dmsfrr · 08-05-2019, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

... a 56 DUAL DIAPHRAGM LOAD-O-MATIC?

Yotehunter66, example photos...

scicala · 08-06-2019, 10:10 AM

I believe they are two different sizes. The inner diaphragm for the line from the front of the carb should be 3/8-24. Not sure about the outer one for manifold vacuum. I think it's for an inverted flare fitting (size ?).

Sal

darrell · 08-06-2019, 01:15 PM

the outside one is larger but i dont know the sizes

Yotehunter66 · 08-06-2019, 05:48 PM

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Yes dual vacuum and they are two different sizes.

dmsfrr · 08-06-2019, 06:52 PM

Will you be re-using the original '56 4bbl carburetor?
Should I assume you need replacements for missing or damaged metal vacuum lines???

You can contact any of the several T-Bird restoration parts suppliers, their catalogs can be very helpful.
They have reproduction replacements and some may have good used oem parts if you prefer.
It is often more effective to contact their parts departments in person on the phone.
part # 12370 ('56)

https://www.classictbird.com/

https://hillsresto.com/

https://www.larrystbird.com/1955-195...bird-products/

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KULTULZ · 08-10-2019, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yotehunter66

Yes dual vacuum and they are two different sizes.

I didn't see your reply ...

The secondary line is 1/4" -8 pipe thread.

The actual lines are available repro.

Sorry About That ...

08-05-2019, 03:48 PM	#1
Yotehunter66 Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Clayton, Michigan Posts: 48	Distributor fittings Anyone know the port sizes for the dual vacuum distributor?

08-05-2019, 07:43 PM	#2
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 6,471	Re: Distributor fittings The fitting(s) should be 3/8" - 24 This is a 56 DUAL DIAPHRAGM LOAD-O-MATIC? __________________ *** - WHY IS IT ... - ... that everything you buy in the grocery store is either wrapped in or contained in plastic but the government doesn't want you to carry it out in a plastic bag? WONDERING IN W(BY GOD)V ... DIAGNOSED CDO** - (OCD In Correct Alphabetical Order)

08-06-2019, 10:10 AM	#4
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,703	Re: Distributor fittings I believe they are two different sizes. The inner diaphragm for the line from the front of the carb should be 3/8-24. Not sure about the outer one for manifold vacuum. I think it's for an inverted flare fitting (size ?). Sal

08-06-2019, 01:15 PM	#5
darrell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: p.e.i. Posts: 1,060	Re: Distributor fittings the outside one is larger but i dont know the sizes

08-06-2019, 05:48 PM	#6
Yotehunter66 Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Clayton, Michigan Posts: 48	Re: Distributor fittings Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes dual vacuum and they are two different sizes.

08-06-2019, 06:52 PM	#7
dmsfrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Abq, NM Posts: 3,607	Re: Distributor fittings Will you be re-using the original '56 4bbl carburetor? Should I assume you need replacements for missing or damaged metal vacuum lines??? You can contact any of the several T-Bird restoration parts suppliers, their catalogs can be very helpful. They have reproduction replacements and some may have good used oem parts if you prefer. It is often more effective to contact their parts departments in person on the phone. part # 12370 ('56) https://www.classictbird.com/ https://hillsresto.com/ https://www.larrystbird.com/1955-195...bird-products/ . Last edited by dmsfrr; 08-10-2019 at 09:33 AM.