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Miken
Joined: 24 Dec 2012
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 Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2024 6:55 pm Post subject: Vacuum pipe |
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My A40 Truck engine has a metal pipe that provides the vacuum for the advance and retard from the carb to the distributor.
Halfway along there is this cylinder about the size of my thumb. What is it and what does it do? I thought I would blow down it today and I discovered it is blocked. Can I remake the pipe without it? I doubt I can buy a new one and I cant think how to unblock it without cutting it open.
Surely it will work without it?
What do we think?
Thanks
Mike
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007
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Location: South Cheshire
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Its a flame trap, you can get a replacement pipe from any of the Mini/ MG/ Morris Minor suppliers.
Your pipe may not be blocked, try sucking through it rather than blowing.
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Miken
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| Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2024 10:44 am Post subject: |
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| Good advise, Thanks dave. Ive just tried sucking and its definately blocked. New pipe now on order from MGOC. |
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