vacuum lines ...

[Minnesho]

the vacuum ****** thats right by the TB heater .. where does it go? I took the intake off 4 months ago and I cant remember for the life of me now. I also put some silicone on the intake gaskets for re assurance there wouldnt be a vacuum leak, that is ok right? oh also there is a vacuum line that runs along the bottom of the radiator support, looks like it has a solenoid in it with a hose that runs toward the engine. well this hose rotted out and I dont know where it goes. I couldnt find the other end. any help? these are the little things i need to get the SHO moving again.

 

[Black '93]

the ****** right by the throttle body? Goes to the valve cover just below. Crankcase recirculation or something. it is a 1/2 inch hose or something.. There is also a smaller hose that runs from near the idle air control on the intake down to the radiator area that is maybe what your looking for.

 

[SASHO91]

IIRC, it runs from the intake-that solinoid-down to the bottom of the radiator... were there is a tee... right by the drain plug..

i think thats the one your talking about..

 

[Minnesho]

that sounds about right, the line deteriorated that was going up to the intake, that must be where it goes. thanks!

 

[SASHO91]

yeah.. that line allways goes to crap for some reason.
I guess ford didnt think about the heat that would be under there...

or i guess if you look at the flip side, they lasted a LONG time considering...

 

[Minnesho]

so do you think it will be OK that I put a film of silicone on the intake gasket before reinstalling the intake? it was a used gasket and some, but not a lot of the black layer was coming off. The silicone should seal it fine right?

 

[SASHO91]

some say not to do so...
However, i do it almost everytime... the only time i dont is when i have a new gasket...

just dont go too crazy.. a nice thin layer is all you need...

 

[Minnesho]

yeah it was just a film. i'd just rather not chase down vacuum leaks because of the old gasket. i'm saving the new gasket set for the new intake in a month or so.