1957 e-bird vacuum

[Rhenders]

I was wondering if anyone can tell me the proper way to connect up the vacuum lines from the distributor to the (2) holly teapots on my 1957 t bird. Right now there is no vacuum line to either carb. The car is a 3 speed with an over drive. In addition, this t-bird appears to have the carburetors rotated 180 degrees from what I have seen in pictures, I was told that this was required in order to allow the air cleaner housing to clear the hood scoop.

 

[fordrodsteven]

Sorry, I cannot help with vacuum line diagrams. I only have a diagram showing how to hook up the gas pedal linkage.

 

[scicala]

Yes, the carbs on T-Birds are backwards compared to passenger cars. The vacuum to the distributor diaphragm goes to the rear carb only (I think). The front carb gets a threaded plug in the vacuum hole. The link below will have all of the correct lines for your car (vacuum and fuel).


Sal


http://www.classictbird.com/

 

[paul2748]

They also have a good tech area and will answer inquiries over the phone

 

[scicala]

This link goes to a pretty good picture of the fuel and vacuum lines on a '57 T-Bird.


Sal


https://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?p=1957+thunderbird+dual+quad+pictures&fr=yfp-t-FPFGS02%252CFPDEAL502&imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fbarnfinds.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F08%2FDual-Quad-312.jpg#id=33&iurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.2040-cars.com%2F_content%2Fcars%2Fimages%2F21%2F76121%2F007.jpg&action=click

 

[KULTULZ]

Here is a photo(s) of the 57 H4000 ported vacuum source port-


The PASS CAR setup is shown but will detail the port location.

 

[KULTULZ]

Here is a photo(s) of the 57 H4000 ported vacuum source port-

The PASS CAR setup is shown but will detail the port location.

EDIT -

While Carousing With My Browser, I came across this-

- 1957 BIRD E-CODE Right Side Shot -

 

[KULTULZ]

May as well show the LS SHOT while I am here -

 

[KULTULZ]

May as well show the LS SHOT while I am here -