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| Author: | 00spy [ Sat Apr 28, 2007 2:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Tiiimmmberrr! Vacuum Tree help |
Hi this is my first post here .I have a 1981 Dodge D150 , one of the nipples on the vacuum tree was broken off ,and stupid me decided to take it off with a wrench. You know what happened . What is the easiest way to get it out of the threads of the intake. Thanks Dave |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Sat Apr 28, 2007 3:06 pm ] |
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With a straight-flute extractor. This is one of those conical tools with sharpened ridges running along its outside length. Tap it into the broken-off vacuum tree until it's firmly wedged, apply Kroil to the threads, then carefully back the vacuum tree out of the manifold. Example here |
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| Author: | 00spy [ Sat Apr 28, 2007 4:36 pm ] |
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Thanks Dan,for the quick response and the pics of the tool. |
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| Author: | 00spy [ Sat Apr 28, 2007 6:41 pm ] |
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I have one more question I forgot to ask. Where can I get , or what can i use to replace the tree ? Thanks Dave |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Sat Apr 28, 2007 6:58 pm ] |
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That depends...how many vacuum lines do you have that need to see manifold vacuum? |
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| Author: | 00spy [ Sat Apr 28, 2007 7:03 pm ] |
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it had three lines going to it |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Sat Apr 28, 2007 8:12 pm ] |
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H'mm. OK, so then you'll probably need to install another tree. Got any decent wrecking yards near you? |
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| Author: | 72polara [ Sat Apr 28, 2007 8:15 pm ] |
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Those little extractors are golden. I've impressed several buddies of mine with how well they get broken studs out of stuff! (most of the time) |
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| Author: | 00spy [ Sun Apr 29, 2007 5:44 am ] |
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Thats where I thought I was going to have to go (junkyard). I didn't know if there was something else people used instead of that. like other vehicles trees, or something from the hardware store. I read in the archives here that, the older vans had metal trees. Thanks for all of the replies , I figured , check with the experts first ,before wasting alot of time. The truck was my Grandfathers ,and I am going to start doing some repairs a little at a time . Which the first is the exhaust manifold gasket , thus my first dilemma.Thats when I discovered the tree. Thanks Dave |
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| Author: | dakight [ Sun Apr 29, 2007 7:14 am ] |
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In a pinch you could use a couple of vacuum tees which should be available from any parts store. |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Sun Apr 29, 2007 7:55 am ] |
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Looks like you can still get a brand-new tree from the Chrysler dealer, p/n 4458 186. |
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| Author: | 00spy [ Sun Apr 29, 2007 11:48 am ] |
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Thanks I'll have to swing by my dodge dealership. I tried to look online to find if they still sell them. Every site I went on had nothing about it , because most older parts are not in inventory anymore , mainly the parts I need . well thanks again Dan , This is a great site , I've been searching it for a while ,and it is very helpful. and has very helpful people. Ill shut up now and watch the race. Thanks Dave |
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