1960 Thunderbird 292 fitting identification

[joeylicatasr]

Not sure if I’m posting this in the right place but thought I’d start here. I recently purchased a 58 Fairlane that has a 1960 Thunderbird 292 with a 2 bbl. there is a crank vent behind the manifold but is currently open. Can I vent the crankcase with a PCV valve to this fitting? I’m not sure what this fitting is for.

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[vermbird]

I don't know much about Y block ford engines but it looks like a vacuum line to me.

 

[joeylicatasr]

Vermbird thank you for your reply. Yeah I agree it does look like a vacuum line but it’s a barbed fitting which usually isn’t used for a vacuum line. These Y blocks are pretty cool but do have a lot of odd things going on, so I dunno. I think I’ll call Casco or Larry’s and see what they think. Thanks again for your help.

 

[vermbird]

if you can get it running put your finger on it, if it has vacuum then it could go to power brake booster, maybe from a road draft tube that discharges blow-by. if its vacuum line you will have a big vacuum leak unless you plug it. you photo shows all fittings disconnected, fuel inlet, vacuum to distributor vacuum advance and the mystery fitting.

 

[vermbird]

reread your post. yes if there is a road tube/crank vent at back of manifold you can put a pcv valve in with a hose to this fitting. sounds right to me.