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I am restoring a 1928 Chevrolet Champion. The engine block has a hole (screwdriver) and I don't know what it is for. A part is missing? You can see it in the last photo of this album. Thanks for the answers.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/4CxFVsDPAtokqdZf7
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Interesting, guess I'll have to follow this to hear what the experts say. I never noticed this I don't guess
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That is for a tube that goes over to the carb, for crankcase vent
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dens41 is correct. It is the crankcase pressure relief tube that takes the gasses to the rear of the carb.
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Interesting feature. This looks like an early solution for Positive Crankcase Ventilation.
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No on the down draft tube
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That makes sense. There was already a path to relieve crankcase pressure and blow-by.
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Looks like a cool project, and your making some great progress!
