Anyone know where to buy 1" vacuum caps?

Jeffs FRC

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I converted my Paxton setup to a blow through and need to block off the recirc outlets. Im having a little trouble locating some 1" rubber caps to do this...

Here is one of the outlets I need to terminate.
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I have an assortment of vacuum caps, but only up to 5/8" i.d. Here is a pic of the largest cap I have. If anyone knows where I can find something like this with a 1" i.d. I'd really appreciate it!
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If you can't find one use PVC cap and some silicon sealant. You could also use a plastic cork from a bottle of cheap champagne in a pinch, just don't drive after consuming the champagne.
 

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If you can't find one use PVC cap and some silicon sealant. You could also use a plastic cork from a bottle of cheap champagne in a pinch, just don't drive after consuming the champagne.
Thanks, but someone on my local forum pointed me in the right direction. Just ordered some from McMaster Carr. Not sure why I didn't think to check there in the first place...:idea:

Plastic cork huh? You must have a degree in African engineering.:laughlots:
 

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I worked in a shipyard repairing tugs and gasoline tankers that were of a vintage age some built in the 1920s we used everything at our disposal to keep them running.There was quite a bit of Yugoslav engineering going on as that was the majority of our work force those guys waste nothing.
 

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IMHO I wouldn't try to cap something that large thats gonna be under boost.
I would cut it flush and weld it shut.
 

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