What is it?
08-04-2009, 10:25 AM
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What is it?
I've got a new intake and carb ready to go on the 79, but before I dive into it, I've got a few questions on some misc stuff inside the engine compartment. I have never had the engine out, but a previous owner probably has.
First off, on the top of the firewall, next to the window wiper motor and distributor is a black canister, maybe a little longer and fatter than a pop can, with a wire coming out the end. The wire isn't hooked to anything (never has), but is clamped to a bracket mounted to the rear of the q-jet. What is it?
Next, I have some sort of rubber hose, larger than a vaccuum line, with a small metal tube clamped to the end that doesn't lead anywhere. I can trace it back down to another black canister just below the window washer fluid tank. In or out of this canister run a number of vaccuum lines. What is this large line supposed to be used for. Like I said, its not hooked up and has a large hole in the rubber near the metal tube. I think its supposed to lead up to the front top of the engine, maybe near the front of the carb. Any ideas?
I'll try to post some pics tomorrow if these explanations aren't enough.
Thanks.
First off, on the top of the firewall, next to the window wiper motor and distributor is a black canister, maybe a little longer and fatter than a pop can, with a wire coming out the end. The wire isn't hooked to anything (never has), but is clamped to a bracket mounted to the rear of the q-jet. What is it?
Next, I have some sort of rubber hose, larger than a vaccuum line, with a small metal tube clamped to the end that doesn't lead anywhere. I can trace it back down to another black canister just below the window washer fluid tank. In or out of this canister run a number of vaccuum lines. What is this large line supposed to be used for. Like I said, its not hooked up and has a large hole in the rubber near the metal tube. I think its supposed to lead up to the front top of the engine, maybe near the front of the carb. Any ideas?
I'll try to post some pics tomorrow if these explanations aren't enough.
Thanks.
I think so !
08-04-2009, 11:45 AM
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First off, on the top of the firewall, next to the window wiper motor and distributor is a black canister, maybe a little longer and fatter than a pop can, with a wire coming out the end. The wire isn't hooked to anything (never has), but is clamped to a bracket mounted to the rear of the q-jet. What is it?
Next, I have some sort of rubber hose, larger than a vaccuum line, with a small metal tube clamped to the end that doesn't lead anywhere. I can trace it back down to another black canister just below the window washer fluid tank. In or out of this canister run a number of vaccuum lines. What is this large line supposed to be used for. Like I said, its not hooked up and has a large hole in the rubber near the metal tube. I think its supposed to lead up to the front top of the engine, maybe near the front of the carb. Any ideas?
08-04-2009, 12:39 PM
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Random searches have pointed to the second item being something to do with the vapor canister, tho I'm not sure where its supposed to attach on the carb.
As far as the first item....well...pics, I know.
As far as the first item....well...pics, I know.
08-08-2009, 12:57 PM
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Here's the pic of the "canister".
You can kind of see the wire sticking out the end. Anyone know what this is or what it does? It's never been hooked up before....
You can kind of see the wire sticking out the end. Anyone know what this is or what it does? It's never been hooked up before....
08-08-2009, 01:22 PM
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Maybe after market cruise control system like this one. Looks to have a cable coming out of one end to go to carb.
Gary
http://www.audiovox.com/webapp/wcs/s...=788&langId=-1
Gary
http://www.audiovox.com/webapp/wcs/s...=788&langId=-1
the stock one is smaller and skinnier but in the same place