[TR] TR3a vacuum line

Bob yellowtr at adelphia.net
Mon Jul 5 13:47:06 MDT 2010


On Monday, July 05, 2010 09:20:55 am Carl TR wrote:
> Does anyone know of a source for replacement vacuum line
> 
> Late TR3A
> screw type connections
> 
> at the distributor:  8mm w/1mm thread nut
> at carburettors: 7mm w/1mm female end
> 
> I have the 7mm fitting that was in the carb housing but might as well
> replace both if I can find them.
> 
> What diameter is the tubing.  it appears to be about 1/8 od but since the
> fittings are metric - it might be a metric size tube.
> 
> Also - what length.   I figured at max a length equivalent to the fuel line
> from near the distributor to the connection at the carb.
> 
> Thanks
> C
> 
Carl,

I bought one from Moss for my 4 a few years back. It is the same as on the 3 
but the tube is copper and the fittings are brass. Fit was perfect and looks 
nice polished up with Brasso.

http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=29171#top

Part # 23 on the page: 371-960

Bob


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