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Dana 44 No Vent But A Weep Hole?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Dauntless1971, Aug 29, 2017.

  1. Dauntless1971

    Dauntless1971 Member

    I had posted a week ago but oil levels in a Dana 30. So I am looking over my rear axle and it has no vent, but it appears there is a weep hole. I find it hard to believe this is stock. Should I fill the hole with rtv or weld it closed. Or perhaps this is a standard hole on a 60's something Dana 44? 20170829_123333.jpg
     
    Dauntless1971, Aug 29, 2017
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  2. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    To my knowledge it's a standard hole. yours definitely isn't the 1st Jeep from that era to have one.
     
    Glenn, Aug 29, 2017
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  3. mike starck

    mike starck Member

    standard issue on some rear axles.
     
    mike starck, Aug 29, 2017
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  4. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    That's the standard civilian version vent, the military ones have a vent/pressurization fitting on the pumpkin.

    Most are plugged solid, I welded mine up & put a vent/hose where the military one is.

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Aug 29, 2017
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  5. Uncle Vin

    Uncle Vin Member 2022 Sponsor

    Uncle Vin, Aug 29, 2017
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  6. Keys5a

    Keys5a Sponsor

    What Howard says! Plug up what you have and put a real vent in the center casting, or a hose barb with a small hose routed up high with a downturned end.
    -Donny
     
    Keys5a, Aug 30, 2017
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