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Rhenders · 12-01-2018, 09:35 AM

I was wondering if anyone can tell me the proper way to connect up the vacuum lines from the distributor to the (2) holly teapots on my 1957 t bird. Right now there is no vacuum line to either carb. The car is a 3 speed with an over drive. In addition, this t-bird appears to have the carburetors rotated 180 degrees from what I have seen in pictures, I was told that this was required in order to allow the air cleaner housing to clear the hood scoop.

fordrodsteven · 12-01-2018, 12:12 PM

Sorry, I cannot help with vacuum line diagrams. I only have a diagram showing how to hook up the gas pedal linkage.

scicala · 12-01-2018, 12:27 PM

Yes, the carbs on T-Birds are backwards compared to passenger cars. The vacuum to the distributor diaphragm goes to the rear carb only (I think). The front carb gets a threaded plug in the vacuum hole. The link below will have all of the correct lines for your car (vacuum and fuel).

Sal

http://www.classictbird.com/

paul2748 · 12-01-2018, 09:59 PM

They also have a good tech area and will answer inquiries over the phone

scicala · 12-01-2018, 10:36 PM

This link goes to a pretty good picture of the fuel and vacuum lines on a '57 T-Bird.

Sal

https://images.search.yahoo.com/sear...g&action=click

KULTULZ · 12-02-2018, 05:25 AM

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Here is a photo(s) of the 57 H4000 ported vacuum source port-

The PASS CAR setup is shown but will detail the port location.

KULTULZ · 12-02-2018, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KULTULZ

Here is a photo(s) of the 57 H4000 ported vacuum source port-

The PASS CAR setup is shown but will detail the port location.

EDIT -

While Carousing With My Browser, I came across this-

- 1957 BIRD E-CODE Right Side Shot -

KULTULZ · 12-02-2018, 07:18 PM

May as well show the LS SHOT while I am here -

KULTULZ · 12-03-2018, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by KULTULZ

May as well show the LS SHOT while I am here -

12-01-2018, 09:35 AM	#1
Rhenders Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 2	1957 e-bird vacuum I was wondering if anyone can tell me the proper way to connect up the vacuum lines from the distributor to the (2) holly teapots on my 1957 t bird. Right now there is no vacuum line to either carb. The car is a 3 speed with an over drive. In addition, this t-bird appears to have the carburetors rotated 180 degrees from what I have seen in pictures, I was told that this was required in order to allow the air cleaner housing to clear the hood scoop.

12-01-2018, 12:12 PM	#2
fordrodsteven Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 66	Re: 1957 e-bird vacuum Sorry, I cannot help with vacuum line diagrams. I only have a diagram showing how to hook up the gas pedal linkage.

12-01-2018, 12:27 PM	#3
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,706	Re: 1957 e-bird vacuum Yes, the carbs on T-Birds are backwards compared to passenger cars. The vacuum to the distributor diaphragm goes to the rear carb only (I think). The front carb gets a threaded plug in the vacuum hole. The link below will have all of the correct lines for your car (vacuum and fuel). Sal http://www.classictbird.com/

12-01-2018, 09:59 PM	#4
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,982	Re: 1957 e-bird vacuum They also have a good tech area and will answer inquiries over the phone __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

12-01-2018, 10:36 PM	#5
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,706	Re: 1957 e-bird vacuum This link goes to a pretty good picture of the fuel and vacuum lines on a '57 T-Bird. Sal https://images.search.yahoo.com/sear...g&action=click

12-02-2018, 07:18 PM	#8
KULTULZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: IN A 'GALAXIE' FAR FAR AWAY Posts: 6,475	Re: 1957 e-bird vacuum May as well show the LS SHOT while I am here - __________________ *** - 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)