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Manifold Question

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by todd hofsaess, Jul 19, 2018.

  1. todd hofsaess

    todd hofsaess Member 2022 Sponsor

    have a m38 with a 231 OF with a dauntless manifold. behind the carb is a 1/8 tube connecting the right and left banks. whats the purpose for it? can I just plug them both off?
    im attaching a pic
    TIA
     

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    todd hofsaess, Jul 19, 2018
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  2. Keys5a

    Keys5a Sponsor

    • Just plug both of the hose barbs, or remove either or both fittings and use a pipe plug to block them off. Do you have a vacuum line to your distributor? Both these taps are direct manifold vacuum, and your hose is essentially plugging them both. These taps were likely for emissions controls originally.
    • Donny
     
    Keys5a, Jul 19, 2018
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  3. todd hofsaess

    todd hofsaess Member 2022 Sponsor

    yes have the vacuum advance on the front of carb. wanted to plug them just making sure there wasn't an obvious reason not to.
    thanks todd
     
    todd hofsaess, Jul 20, 2018
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  4. Walt Couch

    Walt Couch sidehill Cordele, Ga. 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Yep that small metal tube vacuum went to the vacuum wipers.
     
    Walt Couch, Jul 20, 2018
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