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hurlbird

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Chrome breather advice
« on: November 29, 2020, 09:07:38 PM »
I don't have the correct breather. Are these another rare as hen's teeth part or is someone reproducing? Not seeing anything on the site about these. Thanks

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Re: Chrome breather advice
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2020, 09:46:16 PM »
my cover has a 2" "chimney" that would not accept the style you recommend....

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Re: Chrome breather advice
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2020, 11:21:06 PM »
my cover has a 2" "chimney" that would not accept the style you recommend....
Double check and make sure that "chimney does not twist out . Some people add that adapter so that they can use push on breather caps. FYI 68 Shelby LeMans valve covers do not come with "chimney's"
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Re: Chrome breather advice
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2020, 05:44:50 AM »

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Re: Chrome breather advice
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2020, 06:52:43 AM »
thanks!!!!  ;D

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Re: Chrome breather advice
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2020, 01:27:06 PM »
GT 350 used a chrome push on cap with the nipple made into it . It typically was marked with FOMOCO in block letters inside a rectangle.There is a very nice reproduction of that cap if you cant find a original. PM me for NOS ones if you want to go the extra effort.
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Re: Chrome breather advice
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2020, 03:47:43 PM »
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Re: Chrome breather advice
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2020, 08:11:36 PM »
thanks all. The hose from the breather to the air cleaner anything unique/specific?

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Re: Chrome breather advice
« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2020, 08:28:12 PM »
Yep, same as KR with a 90 preformed bend. No there is not a reproduction, but you can find heater hose that looks the same and cut to length