Distributor vacuum line routing

[woodie49]

How was the distirbutor vacuum line to the carb originally routed? Mine goes up over the head, but has a big section of it that has been replaced with a rubber hose. I think I may have seen one routed around the front of the head, but if that is right, what happens to it around the mount and water pump?

[Jerry Roberts]

I have seen many photos of them routed between the water pump and the head . There is a small space there .

[Niel Hoback]

I have a 230 here with a small clip that holds the line in it and it bolts to the back of the water pump, I think. I'd have to actually get up off the couch and go look to be sure.

that probably won't happen right away. It does look factory installed, though.

[desoto1939]

On my 39 Desoto the vacuum advance line goes across the top of the head and there is a clip that holds it down onthe head.

Rich Hartung

Desoto19392aol.com

[49roadster]

Both my '49 Dodge and the '49 Plymouth the line runs across the top of the head.

[1949P17BC]

over the head was stock, I have run mine between the head and water pump, looks cleaner

[Cpt.Fred]

90° across the head, secured by a metal clamb, and then down behind the oil filler tube, a bend and then onto the vac advance.

that's how it was on mine, too, but it's pretty beat already... metal clamb broke.

if i'd have to replace it, i'd go for the water pump solution, too.

[Don Coatney]

I routed my vacuum line in front of the head only because I think it looks better there.

[woodie49]

I routed my vacuum line in front of the head only because I think it looks better there.

I agree. It looks very clean that way. Especially with the nice little clip that holds it in place before it makes the bend around the front of the block. Thanks for the pix.

[woodie49]

90° across the head, secured by a metal clamb, and then down behind the oil filler tube, a bend and then onto the vac advance.

that's how it was on mine, too, but it's pretty beat already... metal clamb broke.

if i'd have to replace it, i'd go for the water pump solution, too.

That is essentially how mine is, but I think it looks a little unfinsihed that way. Might be factory though.

[40phil41]

I routed my vacuum line in front of the head only because I think it looks better there.

Mine runs across the top of the head but after seeing Don's photos I am putting on my to-do list to re-route it in front of the head. I also note that Don has a short piece of rubber vacuum hose to the distributor. I am sure that this helps alot when setting the timing. Brilliant idea Don.

Phil

[woodie49]

Mine runs across the top of the head but after seeing Don's photos I am putting on my to-do list to re-route it in front of the head. I also note that Don has a short piece of rubber vacuum hose to the distributor. I am sure that this helps alot when setting the timing. Brilliant idea Don.

Phil

Almost might be required because there is not a lot of room between the oil filler and the dizzy for the tube to flex.

[40phil41]

Almost might be required because there is not a lot of room between the oil filler and the dizzy for the tube to flex.

I currently have a loop in the steel line near the distributor but a section of rubber hose would definitely work better.

Phil

[Don Coatney]

I currently have a loop in the steel line near the distributor but a section of rubber hose would definitely work better.

Phil

I originally looped my tubing but it did not work well.

[Cpt.Fred]

interesting to see that your dizzy housing is 180° reversed to mine.

it wouldn't run if i had it assembled the wrong way,

and it came to me that way... if i remember correctly.

but who knows, sometimes the strangest things happen.

[Don Coatney]

interesting to see that your dizzy housing is 180° reversed to mine.

it wouldn't run if i had it assembled the wrong way,

and it came to me that way... if i remember correctly.

but who knows, sometimes the strangest things happen.

Actually it will run well if you reverse it. Simply un bolt the distributor and rotate it 180 degrees and bolt it back in. Then rotate all your plug wires 180 degrees. It should start right up. You will have to re-set the timing.

[Cpt.Fred]

ok, that sounds logical to me, i never thought of that.

what way is the original way, do you know?

i just asked about it, because i haven't really excluded the ignition to be part of my overheat problem...

[Roger the Dodger]

Don, Searching for Distributor info and noticed the stock inlet manifold converted to twin carbs in your photo. What a great idea, will have to look for a spare to play with. What is the union in the blanking plate ?. Thanks, Roger.

[Don Coatney]

Don, Searching for Distributor info and noticed the stock inlet manifold converted to twin carbs in your photo. What a great idea, will have to look for a spare to play with. What is the union in the blanking plate ?. Thanks, Roger.

The modifications to my intake and exhaust manifolds were done by George Asche. His contact information can be found in the links section of the main web page supporting this forum. The connection in the original carburetor mounting blank off plate is for the vacuum connection to my windshield wipers.

[greg g]

I have replaced the bulf of my line with e propylene line and run it around the front of the engine similar to but not a neatly as Don's. My water pump has a spring clip o it that for some reason spits the line out .

[Roger the Dodger]

The modifications to my intake and exhaust manifolds were done by George Asche. His contact information can be found in the links section of the main web page supporting this forum. The connection in the original carburetor mounting blank off plate is for the vacuum connection to my windshield wipers.

Thanks Don. Roger