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Old Jul 3, 2002 | 12:08 AM
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What is this part?

on my 79 F250 there is something that looks like a tin can mounted on the inner fender just left of the washer reservoir. Is this the wiper motor? It's black, shaped like a tin can and has a single hose running out of it? Anybody know what this is?
 
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Old Jul 3, 2002 | 12:11 AM
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What is this part?

It's a Vacuum canister.
It's on there to keep a proper amount of vacuum in the system.
For emissions &
Does you truck have power brakes or cruise control?



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Old Jul 3, 2002 | 12:27 AM
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What is this part?

It's registered in WI plates so i don't have to take emissions, no cruise control. I'm dropping in a new 400, do i need this since i don't have to take emissions? It has rear drums and disc fronts.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2002 | 12:40 AM
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What is this part?

I yanked mine at 21,000 Miles back in 1979.


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Old Jul 3, 2002 | 08:23 AM
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What is this part?

All,
If you cut the top off it, you can keep nuts and bolts in it.
I did.
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Old Jul 3, 2002 | 09:25 AM
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What is this part?

There is a use for that vacuum reserve. It backs up your HVAC control head and will close vents after the engine is off.


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Old Jul 3, 2002 | 10:56 AM
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