Where to find GOOD new vacuum hose (1 Viewer)

[alaska60]

I just got back from Checker, Auto Zone....ect. All they had was a thicker wall hose that was very soft. I felt as if I was to use this, it would pinch close when I try to fit it in some of the holders along the way.
So............... Anyone know where to get some good hose that is close to OEM
Thanks,

 

[NLXTACY]

OEM is the way to go but many have used silicone. Also you could try using this:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/33491-much-cheaper-oem-vacuume-hose.html

 

[alaska60]

Where can I pick up the silicone hose at?

 

[Spike Strip]

McMaster-Carr

Do a search and you'll find the hose #'s

I used the silicone hose and it works fine. I used the black. The small one is a little tight, but the flop side is it won't fall off!

edit: Had I seen the thread posted by NLXTACY before, that is what I would have bought.

 

[Heartworm]

McMaster Carr 562-692-5911 For a desmog engine you need 40 feet of 5236K832 1/8" ID, 1/4" OD Black and 7 feet of 4041K541 6mm ID, 9 mm OD Black. total cost $33.30 plus shipping.

 

[dogboy2]

ditto on McMaster Carr..... replumbed the entire vacuum system with this stuff a few years ago and it works great!

-db-

 

[Lugal]

I just replaced all the vacuum lines in my rig with new silicone (3mm and 5mm ID) from boostcontroller.com for about $55. Could've cost me a few bucks less, but I rounded up figuring that I'd screw up. Went with blue instead of black so I could tell at a glance what I'd already replaced. Don't know if I should have gone w/ 3.5mm and 6mm instead, but haven't had any problems yet.

 

[fliphkd778]

I usually go with boostcontroller.com, fast shipping and whatnot

 

[alaska60]

Thanks guys. i have ordered from McMaster-Carr. The search was the way to go. I dont know why I couldn't find it myself. I think the keyword for it was McMaster-Carr.
Thanks for the lead.
<')))><
Tom

 

[Rin tin tinfoil]

I am not desmogged. How much do i need?

 

[Ridge Runner]

I used at least half a 50 foot spool.

 

[jamesg]

Would everyone agree 3mm & 6mm is the sizes we should use? I would like to switch mine out.

 

[Output Shaft]

I am not desmogged. How much do i need?

Vacum hose for a 2f, how much and what size.

 

[Rin tin tinfoil]

i went searching on the forum and ended up buying 40 feet of 3mm and 10 feet of 5mm from boostcontroller.com. I hope this is enough. I will soon find out i guess. Thank you everyone for all the help!

 

[Rin tin tinfoil]

I received the hose today and it is great! Now to install.

 

[adamsfly]

Id'd like to update this some. For those who would like to order silicone tubing, I used just shy of 35' of 3mm and about 4' of 6mm. 1985, Bone stock, fully smogged.
I purchased from McMaster Carr and the P/N's I used are,
5041K732: 3mm ID, 7mm OD
5041K742: 6mm ID, 10mm OD