Re: [Amc-list] My 18 year old kid is liking the 330

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

you can cap the booster pump ends or use a piece of hose to loop them together. The loop prevents any strain on the diaphragm, so I prefer that to capping. 

Just mount the canister wherever it fits. Some even mount it under a wheel well and drill holes for the hoses, or under the dash. Just make sure it won't get too much stuff kicked up from the tire (or by feet) on it. 

Never been on a salvage yard run? You don't know what you're missing! See if there's a "pick and pull" or "pull a part" type yard anywhere near you. Some yards won't let you browse around for insurance reasons. 

Had two pick a part types close by when I was stationed in MS (best part about being there!). It was my favorite "parts store". When you don't mind customizing a little it's great to walk around and see what you'd like to fit in. Do a little research and have in mind what you want to do, then go shopping! I wanted rear shoulder belts in my 63 Classic wagon. Had no real idea how to mount them, but figured a Volvo 240 wagon belt might work. They were mounted in such a way that wouldn't work well, so I continued looking. Found a Nissan four door sedan that had the belt retractor mounted in the trunk, but with a nice black plastic cover. I bolted them to the top of the wheel wells, and they work great! So be a bit open minded while looking. I used Chevy S-10 Blazer two door shoulder belt setups for the front -- the retractors bolt to the floor with a nice cover. If I had it to do over I'd look at a newer car with shoulder belts made into the seats. I used Eagle Premier seats and 
 console, so at least kept the seats "in the family". I wanted square back buckets so they didn't look too modern anyway. Most of the pull a part yards will have cars 10+ years old, few (if any) newer. 

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Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 10:36:20 -0400
From: "Bruce Griffis" <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>

Thanks. I read your article and was thinking of picking up a vacuum
canister. Hadn't decided on looking for a new one at a parts store, or
making a salvage yard run. (I've never made a salvage yard run
before!) If I go the cannister route - do I just cap off the nozzles
on the booster pump / fuel pump? Then mount the cannister to the cowl
using sheetmetal screws and a sealant?

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