Do you need a fuel line for a vacuum line?
Do you need a fuel line for a vacuum line?
You must use emissions hose (or fuel line hose) on those hoses. Regular vacuum hoses just aren’t strong enough to work. The auto parts store may try to sell you fuel injection hose, that type of hose is rated to handle a lot higher PSI (pressure) and is not necessary.
How do you replace a vacuum line in a 1994 Ford?
The green marks in the photo apply to 1994-1995 cars: I started by replacing the short section of 5/8″ hose coming off the drivers’ side valve cover. Simply twist and remove the short section of hose, lay it beside your 1ft length of 5/8″ hose, and cut so the length is approximately the same.
What should the vacuum reading be on a Ford engine?
Haynes emissions control manual engine starting vacuum should be 1 to 4 in Hg. To test disable ignition (ground wire from coil), hold throttle wide open, crank engine slowly with starting motor. healthy engine at idle should read steady 15 to 20 in Hg. healthy engine at 2000 rpm should read steady 19 to 21 in Hg.
How long is the fuel line hose in a Ford?
Next up I replaced a length of hose that runs across the passenger side valve cover. This uses the 1/4″ fuel line hose, approximately 5 inches long. Again, take the old hose off, hold it up to the new hose and cut off approximately the same length of hose.
You must use emissions hose (or fuel line hose) on those hoses. Regular vacuum hoses just aren’t strong enough to work. The auto parts store may try to sell you fuel injection hose, that type of hose is rated to handle a lot higher PSI (pressure) and is not necessary.
The green marks in the photo apply to 1994-1995 cars: I started by replacing the short section of 5/8″ hose coming off the drivers’ side valve cover. Simply twist and remove the short section of hose, lay it beside your 1ft length of 5/8″ hose, and cut so the length is approximately the same.
Next up I replaced a length of hose that runs across the passenger side valve cover. This uses the 1/4″ fuel line hose, approximately 5 inches long. Again, take the old hose off, hold it up to the new hose and cut off approximately the same length of hose.
Can a regular vacuum line be used to replace an emissions hose?
Another thing to be aware of is that you cannot use regular vacuum hose to replace emission hoses. You must use emissions hose (or fuel line hose)on those hoses. Regular vacuum hoses just aren’t strong enough to work.
