What is this Tube?
07-21-2006, 12:34 AM
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What is this Tube?
What is the metal tube on a 65 289 engine that is in the back of the engine and runs up under the carb and then sticks out a bit on the right side. It has a little rubber cap on it that can come off.
Today, all was running smoot as silk, stoped at home. Then about 10min later i went to start the car and WOW!
It was like it was miss fireing and the timing was all off, the engine was literally rocking back and forth and there was a loud vacuum sound.
I freaked, shut her off. Then start her up, same thing. I new my oil and fluids were good, just check them yesturday, so I made a mad dash under the hood with it running to see what the *&%*
The hole engine was going nuts. when I followed the vacuum noise it lead to this tube, which I remembered had the cap on it. The cap was GONE.
So I stuck my finger in the whole and boom, the engine ran smooth as silk instantly. Well I was relieved. Then I though, where is that cap???? I really didn't want to be stuck not driving cause I can't find a cap and have to order one.
After searching the driveway for half an hour, I checked in every corner of the engine compartment, and FOUND IT!! yah.
Stick it on, BINGO. All is 100%.
So, what is this tube and why did the cap blow off when I started the car if it is under suction? Is it a release tube that is supposed to pop the cap if it needs to relieve pressure?
I taped it on with some electrician tape. Should I leave it so it can come off?
Thanks
Today, all was running smoot as silk, stoped at home. Then about 10min later i went to start the car and WOW!
It was like it was miss fireing and the timing was all off, the engine was literally rocking back and forth and there was a loud vacuum sound.
I freaked, shut her off. Then start her up, same thing. I new my oil and fluids were good, just check them yesturday, so I made a mad dash under the hood with it running to see what the *&%*
The hole engine was going nuts. when I followed the vacuum noise it lead to this tube, which I remembered had the cap on it. The cap was GONE.
So I stuck my finger in the whole and boom, the engine ran smooth as silk instantly. Well I was relieved. Then I though, where is that cap???? I really didn't want to be stuck not driving cause I can't find a cap and have to order one.
After searching the driveway for half an hour, I checked in every corner of the engine compartment, and FOUND IT!! yah.
Stick it on, BINGO. All is 100%.
So, what is this tube and why did the cap blow off when I started the car if it is under suction? Is it a release tube that is supposed to pop the cap if it needs to relieve pressure?
I taped it on with some electrician tape. Should I leave it so it can come off?
Thanks
07-21-2006, 01:29 AM
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RE: What is this Tube?
Ok, heres a pic of the tube. This is after I taped it on.
Its hard to get a shot of where it goes, but it attaches to the top of the back of the engine. Goes on an angle under the carb.
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Its hard to get a shot of where it goes, but it attaches to the top of the back of the engine. Goes on an angle under the carb.
[IMG]local://upfiles/41000/AF8F89CCC27C4F868F52C2581DBF270C.jpg[/IMG]
07-21-2006, 01:37 AM
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RE: What is this Tube?
No it don't! The left side is always the drivers side, always! The right side is always the the passengers side, always! It is thinking like yours that drive the parts guys crazy!
