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backrodebob 05-01-2021 11:08 AM

Merc flathead
 

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can someone tell what this is? part #6757

marko39 05-01-2021 11:13 AM

Re: Merc flathead
 

Road draft tube, part of the crankcase ventilation.

Lanny 05-01-2021 11:19 AM

Re: Merc flathead
 

That is the engine Ventilation Down Draft Tube.

It's been replaced by the PCV valve, on most newer engines.



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Merc Cruzer 05-01-2021 11:24 AM

Re: Merc flathead
 

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A picture for your reference

backrodebob 05-01-2021 12:06 PM

Re: Merc flathead
 

Thanx for the clarification, I thought it was a vent tube wasn’t sure!

tubman 05-01-2021 01:58 PM

Re: Merc flathead
 

I had mine chromed; looks great with the aluminum heads and intake.

19Fordy 05-01-2021 02:49 PM

Re: Merc flathead
 

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Plus, chrome adds more "go" power.

tubman 05-01-2021 03:29 PM

Re: Merc flathead
 

Yep, lowered my quarter mile time by 2/10's of a second!:D

V8COOPMAN 05-01-2021 04:58 PM

Re: Merc flathead
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Fordy (Post 2012550)
Plus, chrome adds more "go" power.


Back when I was a pathetic, little "punk" in the early '60s, the saying was:



"If it don't GO, chrome it!"

DD

B-O-B 05-01-2021 05:27 PM

Re: Merc flathead
 

We used ta say "All show & no go" Coop.

tubman 05-01-2021 08:15 PM

Re: Merc flathead
 

OK youse guys, it was worth 3/10's.:eek:

19Fordy 05-01-2021 08:30 PM

Re: Merc flathead
 

You guys are too funny.

tomcarman 05-01-2021 11:03 PM

Re: Merc flathead
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-O-B (Post 2012597)
We used ta say "All show & no go" Coop.

Off topic but had many a date back in the day that fit that description. :mad:

Bored&Stroked 05-02-2021 09:02 AM

Re: Merc flathead
 

My buddy still says "Chrome won't get yah home" . . .


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