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Offline gjdls95

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1976 and 1977 Vacuum line differences
« on: June 04, 2010, 12:31:34 PM »
Anyone know what the differences are between '76 and '77 vacuum lines?  I found the correct color coded vacuum lines for a '76 but the company doesn't have a kit for '77, can I use the kit for my '77 or no?

Also, does anyone have the vacuum routing for a 1976 T/A they can send me?  I have the restoration CD from Hitman for the 1977, was thinking of comparing the diagrams.

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Re: 1976 and 1977 Vacuum line differences
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2010, 12:53:32 PM »
Please share where you found the 76 vacuum lines.
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Re: 1976 and 1977 Vacuum line differences
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2010, 02:21:41 PM »
Performance Years:
http://www.performanceyears.com/Default.asp
Part Number# PYE76

Anyone have a '76 vacuum diagram to share?  What are the differences in vacuum lines between '76 and '77?
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Re: 1976 and 1977 Vacuum line differences
« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2010, 02:50:07 PM »
The last I checked with them, they didn't have them in stock, and had no idea when they might get them.  Do they have them now?
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Re: 1976 and 1977 Vacuum line differences
« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2010, 02:52:57 PM »
I was just looking at that last night for my 77.   I to would like to see the 76 schematic.  my guess , they are really close to the same.
may need to find out if they can get the tubing in roll's and not pre-cut.
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Re: 1976 and 1977 Vacuum line differences
« Reply #5 on: June 04, 2010, 02:57:09 PM »
The vacuum schematics are in the service manual
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Re: 1976 and 1977 Vacuum line differences
« Reply #6 on: June 04, 2010, 03:14:46 PM »
I have the 77 service manual but not the 76, thats why I need to see if someone has a 76 they can upload.  I checked with them today and they no longer carry the kit for 77 just for 76, thats why I am checking to see if I can use the 76 for the 77, possibly small differences??
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Re: 1976 and 1977 Vacuum line differences
« Reply #7 on: June 04, 2010, 03:17:30 PM »
Is it a 400 with automatic or manual trans?
49 state car?
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Re: 1976 and 1977 Vacuum line differences
« Reply #8 on: June 04, 2010, 04:12:22 PM »
400 w/ automatic
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Re: 1976 and 1977 Vacuum line differences
« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2010, 08:01:02 PM »
Here ya' go


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Re: 1976 and 1977 Vacuum line differences
« Reply #10 on: June 04, 2010, 08:34:07 PM »
Thanks!  It looks like there is a EGR backpressure transducer on the 77 thats not on the 76 and the check valves are on a different line for the 77 than on the 76.  A few other line changes from the ported valves but all in all it may be pretty close.  I guess it depends on the routing on the 76 as if the EGR and ported valves are in similar locations than the lines would probably line up fairly close.
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Re: 1976 and 1977 Vacuum line differences
« Reply #11 on: September 07, 2010, 09:14:49 AM »
Can someone repost the 76 455 schematic? Haven't found a shop manual yet for my new 76 - took the shaker and air cleaner off and found several dead end lines - Runs pretty well so I'm not overly concerned but I would like to sort it out!

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Re: 1976 and 1977 Vacuum line differences
« Reply #12 on: September 07, 2010, 12:24:39 PM »
Can someone repost the 76 455 schematic?

I can post a schematic for you...is it an auto or manual trans?
California or 49 state car?


Haven't found a shop manual yet for my new 76...

Here's a good manual to have:

http://www.78ta.com/store/product.php?productid=113&cat=8&page=1



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Re: 1976 and 1977 Vacuum line differences
« Reply #13 on: September 07, 2010, 09:10:42 PM »
455 4sp federal car. Stock.

Forgive the ignorance but I have the Autozone lime diagram.

One line from the aircleaner goes down to the choke stove - where does the other from the intake of the air cleaner go? Mine was not connected.

Also, where is the eye valve and actuator? I can't locate that line at all.



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Re: 1976 and 1977 Vacuum line differences
« Reply #14 on: September 07, 2010, 09:11:53 PM »
I meant where is the EFE valve and actuator?