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veritas20 · 01-27-2011, 12:40 AM

Hey everyone I am buying this truck from my father in law in about two weeks and had a question for everyone. The motor is a small block 350 V8. That might not matter much though. Anyways their is a golf tee sticking out of a hose that looks to be connected to the carburetor. I dont like it and any suggestions of what it is and what to do with it.

Constructor1 · 01-27-2011, 12:57 AM

Hey veritas20, I can not see the picture real clear but it appears to be in the vacuum advance port that should connect to the distibuter. Not sure if it is required on your set up or not. If not, you can get a vacuum "cap" or plug at any auto parts store. I think there are a couple of different sizes, so make sure to get the right one.

**Boog** · 01-27-2011, 01:03 AM

It may well be a golf tee. It is there to plug an unused vacumn line. If you like you can pickup caps at the parts store for these ports.

veritas20 · 01-27-2011, 01:07 AM

Thanks guys I will look into that. I love this website I can't wait till I have the truck.

dfwright · 01-27-2011, 02:06 PM

I like the golf tee. I use bolts myself, but the golf tee is more stylish.

timjt · 01-27-2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dfwright

I like the golf tee. I use bolts myself, but the golf tee is more stylish.

x2^^^^^^^^^^

what year? If you want a cap they are really cheap but that tee is kind of cool lol. Have you asked him about it?

matthew20061 · 01-27-2011, 03:53 PM

That's pretty funny someone used a gold tee to plug a vacuum hose!

DT1 · 01-27-2011, 05:03 PM

I can't see the Pic well but if it's a Rochester, That's the vacuum advance port. Probably means your vacuum module is either hooked in to manifold vacuum or nothing at all.
I prefer to go with ported vacuum advance.

kellytheaker · 01-27-2011, 05:32 PM

I did not look closely at the picture but there have been educated posts on the vacuum advance to distributor and take the time to see if your distrib, advance is hooked up and operational , it allows better drivability around town . I am not a great guy to talk on the subject but the advance comes on sooner and allows better fuel economy and improved performance as far as accelerating from a stop and in and around town were the vehicle might generally be used . Please look into it and someone here might forward the facts that might better describe the need ,.

cdowns · 01-27-2011, 06:07 PM

get a golf ball and glue it to the tee// turn a putter into an oil dipstick and a driver for the tranny fluid
then you'll have a theme truck

Jacfourteen · 01-27-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

get a golf ball and glue it to the tee// turn a putter into an oil dipstick and a driver for the tranny fluid
then you'll have a theme truck

LOL! Then make sure to wear some hideous plaid pants and socks and one of those golf hats with the big fuzzy balls on it any time you drive your truck!

406 Q-ship · 01-27-2011, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dfwright

I like the golf tee. I use bolts myself, but the golf tee is more stylish.

I used a pen once, a pencil another time, and bolts too many time to count. Who has time to run to the parts store to buy real vacuum caps.......prrrrfffttt!

60ratrod · 01-27-2011, 08:14 PM

i have. there were lots of perdy cullors tooo!

but i usually end up using bolts as a temp plug like most. but the golf thing, it should definitly be done.

**special-K** · 01-27-2011, 08:54 PM

That's a vacuum port block off. VW uses them from factory. It's a Golf part.

**jerry moss** · 01-27-2011, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

That's a vacuum port block off. VW uses them from factory. It's a Golf part.

now thats funny

01-27-2011, 12:40 AM	#1
veritas20 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Idaho Falls Idaho Posts: 22	What is this and what to do about it Hey everyone I am buying this truck from my father in law in about two weeks and had a question for everyone. The motor is a small block 350 V8. That might not matter much though. Anyways their is a golf tee sticking out of a hose that looks to be connected to the carburetor. I dont like it and any suggestions of what it is and what to do with it. Attached Images

01-27-2011, 12:57 AM	#2
Constructor1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 89	Re: What is this and what to do about it Hey veritas20, I can not see the picture real clear but it appears to be in the vacuum advance port that should connect to the distibuter. Not sure if it is required on your set up or not. If not, you can get a vacuum "cap" or plug at any auto parts store. I think there are a couple of different sizes, so make sure to get the right one.

01-27-2011, 01:03 AM	#3
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,003	Re: What is this and what to do about it It may well be a golf tee. It is there to plug an unused vacumn line. If you like you can pickup caps at the parts store for these ports. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-27-2011, 01:07 AM	#4
veritas20 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Idaho Falls Idaho Posts: 22	Re: What is this and what to do about it Thanks guys I will look into that. I love this website I can't wait till I have the truck.

01-27-2011, 02:06 PM	#5
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: What is this and what to do about it I like the golf tee. I use bolts myself, but the golf tee is more stylish. __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

01-27-2011, 03:53 PM	#7
matthew20061 69' Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anchorage, Ak Posts: 526	Re: What is this and what to do about it That's pretty funny someone used a gold tee to plug a vacuum hose! __________________ -Matthew -69' Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed Stepside 2WD "Copperhead" - Restored, 6.0L LQ9 Built. L92 Heads and LS3 Intake with Comp Cam 223/231 .610/.617 112 LSA, 4L60E with Shift Kit and Circle-D 3200 Stall Converter ~Build Thread -1957 Chevy BelAir 2 Door Post Sedan, Full Frame off Restoration done myself - 6.0L with T56 six speed -1957 Chevy BelAir 2 Door Post Sedan - Nearly rust free AK car, Project in the waiting -2003' Chevy Silverado SS AWD 6.0L! - Daily Driver

01-27-2011, 05:03 PM	#8
DT1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardnerville Nv No Mo Cali!! Posts: 869	Re: What is this and what to do about it I can't see the Pic well but if it's a Rochester, That's the vacuum advance port. Probably means your vacuum module is either hooked in to manifold vacuum or nothing at all. I prefer to go with ported vacuum advance.

01-27-2011, 05:32 PM	#9
kellytheaker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: ontario Canada Posts: 412	Re: What is this and what to do about it I did not look closely at the picture but there have been educated posts on the vacuum advance to distributor and take the time to see if your distrib, advance is hooked up and operational , it allows better drivability around town . I am not a great guy to talk on the subject but the advance comes on sooner and allows better fuel economy and improved performance as far as accelerating from a stop and in and around town were the vehicle might generally be used . Please look into it and someone here might forward the facts that might better describe the need ,.

01-27-2011, 06:07 PM	#10
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: What is this and what to do about it get a golf ball and glue it to the tee// turn a putter into an oil dipstick and a driver for the tranny fluid then you'll have a theme truck __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-27-2011, 08:14 PM	#13
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: What is this and what to do about it i have. there were lots of perdy cullors tooo! but i usually end up using bolts as a temp plug like most. but the golf thing, it should definitly be done. __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

01-27-2011, 08:54 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: What is this and what to do about it That's a vacuum port block off. VW uses them from factory. It's a Golf part. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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