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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 10:57 PM
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Question Plug In Engine Block ??

On the larboard side of the engine, down low, immediately behind the power-steering reservoir, about three-inches forward of the injection-pump bracket, is a hex-headed plug.

What is this hole and could it be used to some benefit ??

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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 12:47 AM
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I think what you're talking about is for the vacuum pump oil supply for the latter style vacuum pumps. Check your wife's 91.5 and you'll see what I mean.

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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 02:11 AM
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I think what you're talking about is for the vacuum pump oil supply for the latter style vacuum pumps. Check your wife's 91.5 and you'll see what I mean.

Daniel

I will take a peak at her's in daylight.

If that be the case, then oil-pressure could also be tapped from there, possibly for one of those toilet-paper filters, or other purposes, right ??

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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by BearKiller
I will take a peak at her's in daylight.

If that be the case, then oil-pressure could also be tapped from there, possibly for one of those toilet-paper filters, or other purposes, right ??

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Right. On engines with air compressors that's where they get the compressor oil supply. Not that that's important information, but it makes this post more than 9 characters...
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 09:04 AM
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were would you put aircomperssor on a 5.9, with the ip in the way and psp in the way doesnt leave very many options
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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The compressor/ps pump combo goes where the vac/ps pump is now.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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were would you put aircomperssor on a 5.9, with the ip in the way and psp in the way doesnt leave very many options
Belt driven with a bracket that bolts to those 3 bolt holes at the driverside front cylinder head.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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So I could use a hydroboost and get rid of the vacuum pump. (use an electric for the HVAC controls) Then throw a compressor/ps pump combo in there for onboard air?
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Yeah, if you can find a setup that clears the frame rail.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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that is right where i hooked mine up to but i think there is two plugs on that side mine is on the one back towards the firewall more
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