Ford 2000 3cyl distributor vacuum line

[sparc]

I was looking the motor and noticed that the vacuum advance line to the distributor was loose. I tried to tighten the nut , but it was tight . however the tubing was loose and rotates inside the nut, and can not be tightened anymore . I loosened the nut and removed the fitting . I found that there is no flare on the end of the tubing and I think there should be .




so what is the proper configuration ?

 

[Down South]

The nut crushes on the tube, If loose replace the nuts and tube.
Available at the auto parts store.

DS

 

[sparc]

I got the nut, but no replacement tube. I think I can reuse the old tube.




NH part no. 351112S

I had tried the local auto parts house, no luck. Ended up driving 15 miles to the NH dealer.

 

[Down South]

Only if you cut the ends off and have enough length.

 

[sparc]

Yes, unfortunately the tube is bent just above the nut, so might have to track down a piece of 3/16 tubing.

 

[Down South]

My old one had a big loop in it so length wasn't a problem, it was the 40 years of rust.

If you were handy i would give you my excess, plenty long enough. I planed to mess up the first one.

DS

 

[sparc]

Scrounged around in the junk drawer of my toolbox when I got home and
I had a piece of 3/16" tubing so I got it all back together and working.

It's a PITA when working on the tractor which is located 6 miles from my
shop and the majority of my tools.