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Swing-away wheel vacuum reservoirs

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by Doug D, Feb 21, 2011.

  1. Feb 21, 2011 #1
    Doug D

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    Can someone tell me if the following assumption is correct?

    The '69 swing-away vacuum system has two variations. One type uses a single port vacuum reservoir together with a 3-port check valve. The other type uses a two port vacuum reservoir that has a built-in check valve. Do I have this right?

    If I have it right.....

    Is there a pattern to this? Perhaps dependant on with/without air condtioning or dependant on assembly plant? The subject car is a '69 GT500 with A/C.

    Thanks for any help.

    Cheers
    DD
     
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    I had a 68 shelby and the vacuum can had 2 hoses going to it. I could not find one with 2 ports on the can so i used a 1 port can and the valve off of a 69 shelby. The valve off the 69 shelby had one port on the back of it and 2 ports on the other side , I used that and my Swing -away worked. So i Think your vacuum can has one port on it.
     
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    Doug D

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    Thanks for the reply. Hey, I was born in Elgin...53 years ago today! :)

    From further research and replies elsewhere I'm pretty well convinced that, as you say, a '69 should have the single port reservoir with a separate 3-port check valve.

    I was being thrown off-base by (what I believe to be) an incorrect car and some erroneous parts listings from various vendors.

    Thanks for the reply.

    Cheers
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    Hi Doug D

    Elgin has changed some much now and all the towns around. All built up.

    Good Luck
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