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03-29-2007, 09:35 AM
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Dana 44 HD Vent
I picked up a 44HD (circa 75) the other day I pulled the cover off and found lots of moisture and minor rust. Nothing major and the po had drained the fluids out a while back. I noticed this axle has no vent tube. I'm thinking it's worth my time to tap one in.
Whadda think?
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03-29-2007, 12:23 PM
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Re: Dana 44 HD Vent
That is wierd...I ASSumed they all had a vent tube....
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03-29-2007, 01:44 PM
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Re: Dana 44 HD Vent
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03-29-2007, 09:39 PM
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Re: Dana 44 HD Vent
There is a hole for a vent somewhere in the housing, start scraping to find it. Usually can be found on the side where the tubes come into the housing.
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03-30-2007, 06:52 AM
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Re: Dana 44 HD Vent
I agree.All axles are vented.The older axles just had a cap/nose hose.I used to pop those off to clamp a hose and run up high.
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03-30-2007, 08:22 AM
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Re: Dana 44 HD Vent
Yea...its there somewhere. Probley coverd with dirt and grime.
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03-30-2007, 11:10 AM
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Re: Dana 44 HD Vent
I thought so also, however this one is striped to the housing and has been sandblasted, no sign of a vent or even a welded plug. I have another 44 with a vent on it so I know where to look. It's a open knuckle big hub HD44 so I knows it's mid 70's off a chevy. Oh well drill and tap here we come.
thanks for the input.
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