firewall penetration

Old Jul 21, 2012 | 01:45 PM
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firewall penetration

I'm installing a vacuum gauge in a 2000 F150 2WD regular cab with a V6 and a manual trans. where's the best spot to pass the vacuum line through the firewall? I'd like to know where I'm going before i start pulling the carpet up.
PS gauge is going on the A Pillar left of the driver below the handle.

thanks for your time!

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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 10:30 PM
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From: Under the flightpath of old ORD 22R
My 2001 SuperCrew had a rubber flap on the firewall, just below the brake master cylinder ( brake booster ?? ).

If you pull the carpet back where it ends on the firewall, you should see it to the left ( driver's side ) of where the steering wheel shaft goes through the firewall.

Cannot say for 100% if your cab type is the same, but this is a good starting point to check.
I used it for a few things.
Just be sure to leave a loop that hangs lower than the flap, so any water ( driving in the rain ) follows the vacuum line down, and it drips off vs. running into the cab of the truck.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2012 | 04:05 AM
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Pic if you're still interested...

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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 04:38 AM
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Firewall Penetration just sounds so dirty.
 
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