Any one know what this part is called?

[Slowpoke]

Changed intake gasket on tge elco.. While in there saw some items that need repair.. Can't seem to find this thing anywhere.. Engine is a 60's 327 it goes on the thermostat housing

 

[axisg]

That is a ported vacuum switch. $15 to $20 new.
IIRC the 2 nipple one ties in with the EFE valve keeping it closed when cold and opens when warm.

Or the 3 nipple one ties in with the EFE, and Y's in with the EGR and Charcoal Canister to pull fumes when the engine is warm

 

[pagrunt]

Look it up based on the year/engine of your car, the '60's engines never used them.

 

[Slowpoke]

That is a ported vacuum switch. $15 to $20 new.
IIRC the 2 nipple one ties in with the EFE valve keeping it closed when cold and opens when warm.

Or the 3 nipple one ties in with the EFE, and Y's in with the EGR and Charcoal Canister to pull fumes when the engine is warm

Thanks!

 

[Slowpoke]

Look it up based on the year/engine of your car, the '60's engines never used them.

I'm assuming the previous owner peiced the engine together.. Might be a housing from a newer engine.. It's pretty hacked up under the hood.. Runs strong so I guess it's a good start...

Intake had a leak so engine is pretty grimey.. I'll see if I can get the number of the block next weekend..

 

[Slowpoke]

Do I even need it? I capped off the vacuum going to it and runs just fine.

 

[Crazy4elkys]

Flux capacitor 🙂

 

[pagrunt]

If it's not hooked up/controling anything, get a pipe plug & call it a day.

 

[axisg]

Dont even need a pipe plug if you are not using it and its not leaking 🙂 So no you dont need it if you are not running EGR or and EFE valve

 

[Slowpoke]

If it's not hooked up/controling anything, get a pipe plug & call it a day.

Sweet thanks!