Breather/vacuum pipe

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  1. Craigx

    Craigx Member

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    #1 Craigx, Nov 11, 2016
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    On investigating a newly acquired 1995 Thunderbird I have found a pipe running from a connection between carbs 1 and 2 to the breather connection on the rear of the fuel tank. According to my Haynes manual the tank breather should go to some sort of valve to prevent leakage if the bike inverts. No sign of this. I think the carb connection is a tee connection between the top of the body and is either a vacuum or some sort of breather, Haynes is not clear where this should go. Help would be appreciated.
     
  2. vic26a

    vic26a Well-Known Member

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    Not sure if these will help, may show something Haynes doesn't. Hope this works
     
  3. Craigx

    Craigx Member

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    Thank you. Unfortunately this is for an evaporator system which, thank god, I dont have. Think I am going to find another thunderbird and steal a look.
     
  4. Porridge7

    Porridge7 New Member

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    Did you find an answer as I have the same issue?
     
  5. Craigx

    Craigx Member

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    The pipe between 1 and 2 carbs is a vent and should be open and it's poked down behind the air filter. The fitting on the rear bottom of the tank is also a vent and must also be kept clear or you'll get all sorts of running problems. A link in the rubber pipe is a prime candidate for this.
     
  6. Porridge7

    Porridge7 New Member

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    Thanks
     
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