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07. A few measurements are taken to find out how much tubing will be needed for the vacuum line.
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08. Smaller tubing is married to the end of the vacuum line, which will provide a factory seal once the rubber is attached.
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09. After the initial color is spun, clear rod can be used to smear the color into a flame shape.
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10. Some measurements are taken to see where the glass will need to be bent.
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11. The glass is heated where the bend will occur and then bent using a graphite rod.
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12. A quick comparison shows that the glass matches the OEM tubing perfectly.
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13. Both the intake and the vacuum line are set into the kiln to bake at more than 1,000 degrees for about an hour.
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14. Once it's pulled out of the kiln, The intake is slipped into the rubber fittings on both sides and tightened.
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15. It's important to make sure the glass is not touching any metal that may be attached to the same hose. Leave about a 1/4-inch gap between the metal and the glass.
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16. The heater hoses are bent and attached using rubber hose and hose clamps.
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17. Next in line is the radiator hose. A quick twist of the screwdriver will release the hose clamps.
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18. the new glass tube is fitted with a section of hose and a set of hose clamps.
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19. To keep a continuous piece of glass running to the brake booster, the check valve will need to be relocated.
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20. A few inches of hose will need to be left on either side of the check valve so that we have something to attach the new glass piece to.
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