72 Conv, Rear Plennum Drains
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72 Conv, Rear Plennum Drains
Is anyone familier with the rear plennum (SP?) drains on a 72. I have been looking in the AIM and on pg F42 or 44 (I Think) it shows the plennum drains exiting the side of the housing through a tube that looks like it exits through the wheel well.
Well, when I look down into my mine, all there is, is a hole through the bottom rubber that exits directly over the crossmember and muffler area. Is there supposed to be some kind of hoses so that the water dosen't drain all over my pretty new paint?
Thanks
Well, when I look down into my mine, all there is, is a hole through the bottom rubber that exits directly over the crossmember and muffler area. Is there supposed to be some kind of hoses so that the water dosen't drain all over my pretty new paint?
Thanks
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Both my 72 Coupe plenums drain into a rubber tube just above the rear wheel hump "inside" the car, then the tube runs into a hole in the inner fender well and exits the water behind the tire. A stainless louvered (sp?) bezel fits over the flared hose end and is rivited to the inner fender well on the outside. My car has A/C, which means it does not have the Astro Ventilation system built into those rear deck plenums. The plenum system is not the same for A/C non A/C cars. Maybe someone more knowledgable will chime in.
Eddie
P.S. Should have read before...you have a vert. So sorry...
Eddie
P.S. Should have read before...you have a vert. So sorry...
Last edited by Silvr77; Jun 6, 2005 at 01:18 PM.
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Do you mean 12 more pages to the rear, I will look further in the AIM when I get home.
So are there hoses or it just drains under the car for the verts. I did see exactly what spray454 described (good description by the way) in the AIM.
It sure would be nice if there was some kind of contents pages for these AIM's
Thanks All
So are there hoses or it just drains under the car for the verts. I did see exactly what spray454 described (good description by the way) in the AIM.
It sure would be nice if there was some kind of contents pages for these AIM's
Thanks All
Last edited by 72-LT1; Jun 6, 2005 at 02:17 PM.
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Wear Pattern on Bronze Distributor Gear
383 SBC Stroker
Anyone have pics of what the proper wear pattern should be on a bronze distributor gear, being used with a Comp Cam Solid Roller ?
Mine is wearing abnormally fast so I sent it back to the engine builder and he agreed, he is going to replace it and wants me try a new one out. He thinks maybe the cam gear may have some rough/sharp edges that need to wear down a bit, but wasn't absolutely sure of the cause. The builder is converting the distributor to a slip collar cause there was already an issue with it ony engaging the oil pump intermediate shaft by 1/8". I believe once he does this it will be able to mesh further more fully with cam gear.
What your alls thoughts on this ?
Anyone have pics of what the proper wear pattern should be on a bronze distributor gear, being used with a Comp Cam Solid Roller ?
Mine is wearing abnormally fast so I sent it back to the engine builder and he agreed, he is going to replace it and wants me try a new one out. He thinks maybe the cam gear may have some rough/sharp edges that need to wear down a bit, but wasn't absolutely sure of the cause. The builder is converting the distributor to a slip collar cause there was already an issue with it ony engaging the oil pump intermediate shaft by 1/8". I believe once he does this it will be able to mesh further more fully with cam gear.
What your alls thoughts on this ?
