Fitting size for 10-bolt vent
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Fitting size for 10-bolt vent
I found a thread on replacing the rear vent with a pipe thread/nipple fitting to add a vent line. I didn't bookmark the thread and for the life of me can't find it again with multiple searches.
I'm looking for fitting size that works well in the stock 10-bolt vent hole. My plan is to run a vent line to either a small filter or catch can.
Thanks!
I'm looking for fitting size that works well in the stock 10-bolt vent hole. My plan is to run a vent line to either a small filter or catch can.
Thanks!
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did it on 3 rearend housings so far,did not have to drill. 1/4 NPT requires a 7/16 drill,which,based on memory,the existing hole is or close to that size. The tap is difficult to start straight in line with the hole as the hole is not perpendicular to the surface where the hole is located. Also,iron/steel casting is difficult to tap. You can't force the tap in as in a normal tapping operation,in a little then back out,in a little then back out. have the fitting you're gonna use on hand to test the tapping depth.
I just ran the tubing to panhard bar.
I just ran the tubing to panhard bar.
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I did not even bother to tap/thread mine (was afraid of some shavings getting into the housing, despite the tap supposedly pulling them out in the other direction).
I just used a hammer to kind of swage it into the housing pumpkin and ran a hose clamped line out over the axle, pointing down.
I just used a hammer to kind of swage it into the housing pumpkin and ran a hose clamped line out over the axle, pointing down.
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I did not even bother to tap/thread mine (was afraid of some shavings getting into the housing, despite the tap supposedly pulling them out in the other direction).
I just used a hammer to kind of swage it into the housing pumpkin and ran a hose clamped line out over the axle, pointing down.
I just used a hammer to kind of swage it into the housing pumpkin and ran a hose clamped line out over the axle, pointing down.