Date:         Thu, 18 Aug 94 08:42:52 CDT
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From:         Chris Venama <CV06089@uafsysb.uark.edu>
Subject:      Re: type 1 engine in t2 (and vacuum assist)

On Thu, 18 Aug 94 08:37:28 CDT Michael D. Bowling said:
>
>large intake manifold the old engine (never ran) was from a '68 beetle and
>a place for the vacuum assist brakes.  This weber manifold looks like cast
>aluminum.  Is there a way to get the vacuum from my current setup.  The intake
>maifold  is attached to the heads via the rubber boots as in the dual port
>setup?   Is the vacuum assist really that necessary?
>
>Also, is that little deal in the vacuum line a filter or something?  this van
>has been sitting in a field for approx 7 years so I definately need a filter if
>Thanks,
>Mike
>=================================
>
HI all,
The vacuum assist is definitely needed.  There is a big difference.  The
bus manifold is supposed to have a larger 1/2" tube coming off of it just
under the carb.  On bug manifolds there is a very small tube there, and you
can use it, but stopping power is not as good.  I had a hard time finding
a manifold with the big tube on it.  There's no other way to tie into the
vacuum system.  Gooday
Chris     '71 Camper