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Vacuum line and Black hand

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by PierreDnepr, Oct 28, 2015.

  1. Oct 28, 2015
    PierreDnepr

    PierreDnepr Member

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    Hi,

    I have two annoying issues (among others)...

    1) I have a fuel pump with the vacuum booster for the wiper on my F134. When I got my Jeep the wiper were connected only to the booster part of the pump. They run OK when the engine revs a little but stop at Idle. I know I am missing a line between the vacuum port on the intake manifold (currently plugged) to the pump left side I think. I am just wondering what is the correct routing for this line. In 1966, was it originally side by side with the fuel line plumbed with a hard line or was the line on the back of the firewall?

    2) when the weather is damp - my steering wheel shed black powder in my hand. Obviously the steering is not shiny anymore. Can I safely spray a coat of Tremclad high gloss black on top of it or will it ruin it. Any other products are recommended? Can I polish it? (like polishing aluminium?)

    Thanks a million
     
    PierreDnepr, Oct 28, 2015
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    Walt Couch

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    Sprayed mine with high gloss Black kitchen appliance enamel (home depot) three or four years ago (bad memory) and it still looks good. No rubbing off on my hands.
     
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    Walt Couch, Oct 28, 2015
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    PeteL

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    Jeepenstein

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    I cheeeeeeped out and used a 70's style "wrap your own" steering wheel cover..
     
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    Howard Eisenhauer

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    Do you have a PVC valve installed? there should be a tee fitting at the front of the block just above the pump that connects the pvc valve & vac pump to the the manifold vacuum port with a steel line that follows the fuel line.

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Oct 29, 2015
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    PierreDnepr

    PierreDnepr Member

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    Yes I have a PVC valve installed but it is not in above the fuel pump it is located at the intake manifold. I have the valve cover with the big "bell" on top with a short rubber hose going from there to the PVC valve. My valve cover only has a bolt and a big washer on the front. Either way you did answer my question... it is a steel line that follows the fuel line in front of the engine.

    As for the paint - I gather any enamel will do.
     
    PierreDnepr, Oct 29, 2015
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