Removing Vacuum Lines (1 Viewer)

[bigboiimigel]

Hey everyone,

I have an '85 FJ60 with a weber 38 carb, that I hope to upgrade to EFI eventually. I still have the mess of vacuum lines connected, even though they literally do nothing. I am doing my research to find out which lines, valves, etc. I can just remove. I live at sea level and have no plan to drive it to a higher altitude. Can someone just kinda tell me what I need to keep?

REMOVE:
HAC
Both BVSV's (Can I leave this in the thermostat housing just not connect vacuum lines to it?)
Metal Spaghetti Thingy
All The EGR crap
Smog Pump + Related Components

INSTALL/LEAVE IN PLACE
Distributor Advance straight from the carburetor
Charcoal Canister
VCV for EVAP
Man-A-Fre Desmog kit (pulley, EGR Block-off, AIR Plugs, BVSV Plugs)

What else do I need to remove?

BIG QUESTION: How do I run EVAP? Where do I connect the purge to?

Last thing: Look at the right of the picture. What is that circular thingy behind the headlight reservoir with vacuum lines running to it? It's not in any of the desmog or emissions diagrams.

 

[3_puppies]

aftermarket cruise control thingy?

 

[iCruiser]

Consider waiting until you can upgrade to EFI as mentioned. It will clean up most of the items reference. Here are few pics of a desmog / Sniper install I just completed so you can see what is removed compared to your photo. Maybe this will help to see what you can eliminate immediately? BTW, all smog parts removed have been donated.

 

[Seth S]

What is your oil filter setup?

 

[bigboiimigel]

Thanks guys. For an oil filter, i'm running the stock huge one, and the PO put a secondary one on there too (silver can next to the original filter) that I also change. How should I route my EVAP and Distributor Vent?

 

[Seth S]

Hard to see from the picture but I thought that silver can was like a cartridge style vs a spin on.

 

[bigboiimigel]

Its a spin on with a cover on top

 

[Seth S]

Also really hard to see the circular thing behind the washer reservoir but it kind of looks like it could be a vacuum reservoir...as in a place to store vacuum if that makes any sense.

Basically its just a place to store the vacuum...usually to run some sort of accessory.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

NOS Vacuum Guage Install Kits , comes with a Golden Unicorn T or Y fitting ........

NOS OEM TOYOTA Genuine Parts 3mm VACUUM HOSE KIT w/ metal Union or Y / T Fitting 04000-11120 " AKA Vacuum Gauge Install Kit "" - VintageTEqParts.com

NOS OEM VACUUM HOSE & Metal Union or Fitting KIT - AKA Perfect Vacuum Gauge Install Kit , Due...

vintageteqparts.com

 

[bigboiimigel]

Thanks. That's exactly what it is. Not sure why it's there..... Nothing too special about my engine and accessories. Maybe the PO was trying to cover up vacuum leaks or something with a vacuum reservoir.....

 

[Seth S]

@ToyotaMatt did you mean to post that Vacuum gage install kit in this thread?

 

[ToyotaMatt]

@ToyotaMatt did you mean to post that Vacuum gage install kit in this thread?

hi seth

if you omit the whole vacuum gauge topic , this KIT has a special T or Y union , as well as


2 nice lengths of OEM Vacuum line / hose , that can benefit a Holly Sniper install greatly ,


i have never seen a 3mm Steel yellow zinc T or Y fitting ever offered anywhere before ?


this may help @bigboiimigel out , in some positive way

 

[Seth S]

hi seth

if you omit the whole vacuum gauge topic , this KIT has a special T or Y union , as well as


2 nice lengths of OEM Vacuum line / hose , that can benefit a Holly Sniper install greatly ,


i have never seen a 3mm Steel yellow zinc T or Y fitting ever offered anywhere before ?


this may help @bigboiimigel out , in some positive way

Gotcha, was just checking. I know I've replied to threads before thinking i was posting in another thread. I wasn't quite sure what the connection was so I figured I'd just ask in case you had done something similar

 

[ToyotaMatt]

Gotcha, was just checking. I know I've replied to threads before thinking i was posting in another thread. I wasn't quite sure what the connection was so I figured I'd just ask in case you had done something similar

thats kool .....

if you Visit @wngrog ' s threads , he recently installed a Sniper Kit on a Mustard color
76 FJ40 if i recall correctly ,

he utilized the Unicorn Yellow zinc Y / T fitting during the install in a unique way , that

made the Sniper install text book perfect .....

ill post the link here when i can fine it ......


matt

 

[Seth S]

thats kool .....

if you Visit @wngrog ' s threads , he recently installed a Sniper Kit on a Mustard color
76 FJ40 if i recall correctly ,

he utilized the Unicorn Yellow zinc Y / T fitting during the install in a unique way , that

made the Sniper install text book perfect .....

ill post the link here when i can fine it ......


matt

Awesome. All my sniper plans are on hold...that whole uncertainty of employment thing has a funny way of doing that. And given that while I do have a safety net built into my finances I still find it better to play it safe and optimize the padding in the vaults.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

Awesome. All my sniper plans are on hold...that whole uncertainty of employment thing has a funny way of doing that. And given that while I do have a safety net built into my finances I still find it better to play it safe and optimize the padding in the vaults.

yea , i hear ya

i shut down my store for a few days just to evaluate and take it all in

i have reduced vendor access all over the globe now , ?

especially in the middle east ....


one of my business partners and T-TEN Colleague's Asif , who lives in the UAE
( Emirates ) says is like a ghost town



and IRAN got hit hard , and is hiding all the stats / specs from the west scientist



he said when they postponed Friday Prayers , he knew it was VERY serious

that has not happened since WWII when the Germans invaded North Africa and middle east he said.

thats pretty Deep ................


Global Pandemic , just like the first 2 episodes or the Walking Dead on AMC ...

 

[ToyotaMatt]

Awesome. All my sniper plans are on hold...that whole uncertainty of employment thing has a funny way of doing that. And given that while I do have a safety net built into my finances I still find it better to play it safe and optimize the padding in the vaults.

hey seth

here is the Sniper thread i refer to above


its got Some Great TECH , Nolen is a Master on this subject ...

Builds - 1978 FJ40 Mustard Yellow - almost perfect thread.

I’m sitting on a plane to Oregon as I write this up. I don’t really have any plans for a build but like to at least keep something going to remind myself of things I’ve done or want to do. Last week I scooped up a 1978 FJ40 from @thecrazygreek. The rig was exactly what I was looking for and I...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[3_puppies]

IRAN got hit hard , and is hiding all the stats / specs from the west scientist

that's a big surprise.

 

[bigboiimigel]

All my sniper plans are on hold...that whole uncertainty of employment thing has a funny way of doing that

Yeah, same here. Just trying to do the low-cost stuff like take out vacuum lines. Hard to get it all done at once between Zoom calls.