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  • Michael G.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • November 11, 2008
    • 2157

    63 breather tube grommet

    I'm replacing the rubber breather tube grommet on my April, 63 L84 car with the metal cup and grommet that is proper for that build date. Can someone describe how this fits into the block, or please post a pic?
    Mike




    1965 Black Ext / Silver Int. Coupe, L84 Duntov, French Lick, 2023 - Triple Diamond
    1965 Red Ext / White & Red Int. Conv. - 327/250 AC Regional Top Flight.
  • Alan D.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • December 31, 2004
    • 2031

    #2
    Re: 63 breather tube grommet

    Michael, Take a look at recent post 2-3 days ago, start at #3
    63 engine over spray patterns Rob Musquetier (41157)

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    • Harry S.
      Extremely Frequent Poster
      • July 31, 2002
      • 5275

      #3
      Re: 63 breather tube grommet

      Long Island Corvette 22-11AE



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      • Michael G.
        Extremely Frequent Poster
        • November 11, 2008
        • 2157

        #4
        Re: 63 breather tube grommet

        Harry and Alan

        I have the Long Island part, I just wasn't sure if was supposed to be pressed into hole in the block, or what.

        I had posted a whole bunch of stuff in the thread you sent me to, but I didn't notice the discussion of the breather installation. Oh well.
        Mike




        1965 Black Ext / Silver Int. Coupe, L84 Duntov, French Lick, 2023 - Triple Diamond
        1965 Red Ext / White & Red Int. Conv. - 327/250 AC Regional Top Flight.

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        • Joe L.
          Beyond Control Poster
          • January 31, 1988
          • 43198

          #5
          Re: 63 breather tube grommet

          Originally posted by Michael Garver (49693)
          Harry and Alan

          I have the Long Island part, I just wasn't sure if was supposed to be pressed into hole in the block, or what.

          I had posted a whole bunch of stuff in the thread you sent me to, but I didn't notice the discussion of the breather installation. Oh well.
          Michael------


          I believe the metal sleeve is pressed into the block, but I think it's a pretty light interference fit. There was quite a discussion on this very issue within about the last 6 months, or so, here on this board. As I recall, there were even some good photos posted of an installed bushing.
          In Appreciation of John Hinckley

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          • Michael G.
            Extremely Frequent Poster
            • November 11, 2008
            • 2157

            #6
            Re: 63 breather tube grommet

            Joe,

            It pressed in just fine, although I'm not convinced it will seal as well as the rubber one.
            Mike




            1965 Black Ext / Silver Int. Coupe, L84 Duntov, French Lick, 2023 - Triple Diamond
            1965 Red Ext / White & Red Int. Conv. - 327/250 AC Regional Top Flight.

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            • Joe L.
              Beyond Control Poster
              • January 31, 1988
              • 43198

              #7
              Re: 63 breather tube grommet

              Originally posted by Michael Garver (49693)
              Joe,

              It pressed in just fine, although I'm not convinced it will seal as well as the rubber one.

              Michael------


              I agree; I think it was a "bogus" design and I don't know why it was ever used. Actually, I think it was "borrowed" from an earlier application used for cab-over type trucks. It didn't last too long in the Corvette application and was replaced by the all-rubber type. It was also replaced with the same all rubber type for the cab-over application, too.
              In Appreciation of John Hinckley

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