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Why is there a vacuum line on on the fuel pump I want to change to electric fuel pump but I don't know what to do with that vacuum line

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Sams1954car

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1954 Kaiser Manhattan
« on: October 28, 2014, 10:04:18 PM »
I need help

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Re: 1954 Kaiser Manhattan
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2014, 10:15:08 PM »
The second section of the pump just boosted the vacuum.  If you change to an electric fuel pump you can leave the other one on it and just by-pass the fuel section.  You could also run the vacuum hose from the wiper motor straight off the manifold - use a piece of tubing right out of the manifold fitting that has the line to the fuel pump.

I did not think a '54 Manhattan would have vacuum wipers. Any pictures?
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Re: 1954 Kaiser Manhattan
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2014, 10:39:50 PM »
I can send pics tomorrow one slide out but I don't think it has a vacuum windshield wiper so what do I do

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Re: 1954 Kaiser Manhattan
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2014, 10:11:11 AM »
The vacuum line is for the Super Charger. If you don't have a super charger, then just leave the line open.