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| Author: | marc426 [ Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Hole in a 7 1/4 housing |
This afternoon, i noticed a hole in the left part of my 7 1/4" rearend. It really looks like factory. Since the "T" for the brakelines is closeby and also has a hole in it i'm wondering : would that be a threaded hole to screw the T in position? I managed to screw in a bolt but it almost felt like i was making the threads myself so... Hope I didn't do anything wrong... Thanks for your answers. Marc |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:49 am ] |
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Without seeing a picture, I guess you are probably seeing the vent hole. This is meant to have a little vent cap in it to keep out splashed water, but allow hot air to escape. |
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| Author: | marc426 [ Sun Jun 11, 2006 12:41 pm ] |
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So i'm missing something right? |
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| Author: | CStryker [ Sun Jun 11, 2006 1:18 pm ] |
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Yeah; there should be a little hose barb that screws in the hole and serves to both attach the brake T and vent the rear. The threads will be some flavor of NPT (not sure, but I'd guess around 5/16). |
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| Author: | marc426 [ Sun Jun 11, 2006 2:48 pm ] |
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Thanks! Do I really risk something by letting it breathe in the air? Or by blocking it? (i gotta fix that T!) |
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| Author: | Rust collector [ Sun Jun 11, 2006 3:25 pm ] |
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The air is ok, but keep water and dust out of it! |
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| Author: | Pierre [ Sun Jun 11, 2006 4:04 pm ] |
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Some time ago I know those vent mechanisms were availible for a few bucks from the dealer for the 8 3/4", not sure if its the same for the 7 1/4" but worth a shot calling your dealer. Sorry, don't have parts manaual handy at the moment or else I'd get you the #. |
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| Author: | 74.swinger [ Sun Jun 11, 2006 5:23 pm ] |
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the little check valve is available for newer cars. they usually go in the end of a hose though. Screw in a hose barb and put a hose on with a check valve on the end. usually tied off to crossmember. This style is a must on anything that goes offroad. ________ R65 ________ Ford falcon xr6 turbo picture |
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| Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Sun Jun 11, 2006 7:09 pm ] |
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I believe those are all A universal Part# at the dealer - I got one for my 3/4 Ton 77 Truck from the dealer - Looked Great and Functioned great - My truck has a dana 60 Rear. Greg |
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