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Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:14 pm

Hi all, when preparing to reinstall my engine and trans. I of course didn't jack the bus up high enough and the bumper bolts are rusted on, so when sliding the engine under, i clipped the top of this piece.

I think it's an "oil breather" is that right?, because I've been flushing $$$ down the toilet on this monster, I'm wondering if I can just repair it with some careful application of hi-strength/hi temp epoxy?

It seems to be a clean break, there is a small spring inside and I can clean the mating surfaces to epoxy together. Will this work, and is there some secret to what this does?

Thanks for the help,
David

P.s.)) sorry about the cell phone pics, I hope you can make it out.

Oops, sorry...I have a '76 with a 2.0 F.I.

Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:17 pm

It looks like the breather box, what motor do you have? I have a spare up here you can have if you want. PM me your address and I will get it in the mail tomorrow and you should have it by Saturday.

Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:20 pm

This?

Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:24 pm

that looks about right.

the # on the round cap is: 39 000 60 917 MHO

and: 022 115 303A

Thanks,
David

Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:42 am

Looks like he needs just the plastic breather valve not the metal body.

Use a new gasket when you install it back on the engine or it will blow oil all around. :wink:

Fri Jul 25, 2008 2:13 pm

New one is on the way! Let us know when you get it!

Fri Jul 25, 2008 5:02 pm

THANK YOU!!!, I honestly appreciate that. It's great to belong to a group that supports its members. \:D/

David

Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:09 pm

Damn, thats sure nice of you, Calebmelvin! What a great place to get help we have here!! :D

Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:52 pm

calebmelvin,

I wanted to thank you for the replacement part you sent me. I received it yesterday.

There are still some cool people left in this world, my hat is off to you good sir. :) and a thanks to the others with their advice and help as well.

David

Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:08 am

DSM8 wrote: calebmelvin,

I wanted to thank you for the replacement part you sent me. I received it yesterday.

There are still some cool people left in this world, my hat is off to you good sir. :) and a thanks to the others with their advice and help as well.

David

Great! I was hoping you got it by now, did you get your motor in?