Rear Axle Mystery Part
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Rear Axle Mystery Part
T Teammates,
Can someone reveal the function of this modification on the rear axle?
Thanks,
John
Can someone reveal the function of this modification on the rear axle?
Thanks,
John
John Neal
Virginia
‘25 Roadster Pickup
Virginia
‘25 Roadster Pickup
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Re: Rear Axle Mystery Part
.....an air vent to hopefully aid in the prevention of gear lube gradually leaking out thru' axle bearings due to rear end temperature change expansion.
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Re: Rear Axle Mystery Part
Looks like a homemade breather for an axle that has had modern seals installed.
With that hose barb, you could run some rubber hose to a location of your choice.
With that hose barb, you could run some rubber hose to a location of your choice.
1924 Touring
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Re: Rear Axle Mystery Part
Yes, home made breather. I'd attach a long hose with a loop in it and attach the upper end up high to prevent water entering the rear end.
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Re: Rear Axle Mystery Part
Messed up a nice axle housing. The stupid things people do!
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Re: Rear Axle Mystery Part
Maybe it's for air pressure, hook a hose up to it and an air pump and pressurize to keep the oil up in the engine. Jim
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Re: Rear Axle Mystery Part
First T with Airride system fitted ?
When in trouble, do not fear, blame the second engineer !
Leo van Stirum, Netherlands
'23 Huckster, '66 CJ5 daily driver
Leo van Stirum, Netherlands
'23 Huckster, '66 CJ5 daily driver
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Re: Rear Axle Mystery Part
This was the first perpetual motion automobile. Hot air made by friction in the rear end was naturally pumped into the number four cylinder where the pressure added 30 miles to each gallon of gas used. The project was squelched when Henry found out the fitting would add 3 cents to the price of the Model T.....
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