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    Default Breather element fitting

    Does anyone know if this part can be purchased somewhere from a company like Dorman?
    I am missing this elbow & last night I searched & could not find anything quite like it.
    Fits onto the valve cover breather hose & clips to the breather element in the air cleaner housing.

    Found a few NOS original ford units & $30 on eBay, but seems like this should be a common part?
    It would seem it was used for over a decade on many Ford vehicles.

    Thoughts?

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    What is the part number?
    If they take my stapler, then I'll set the building on fire...

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    Forget it. I found it. 384411-S. Does not look like it's made aftermarket.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tbirdman View Post
    Forget it. I found it. 384411-S. Does not look like it's made aftermarket.
    That's a little surprising seeing it was used on so many vehicles? When I got my car, it just had the hose turned towards the breather, but not attached.
    Trying to clean up little details like that now.

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    T-birdman, is your avitar the stapler guy from office space?

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    https://www.npdlink.com/product/elbo...1983&year=1983

    This is what NPD lists for the breather elbow - but the angle is different.
    Mike
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    Quote Originally Posted by JKengineering View Post
    https://www.npdlink.com/product/elbo...1983&year=1983

    This is what NPD lists for the breather elbow - but the angle is different.
    Mike
    I think I saw one like that on dormans site, but wasn't sure it would snap into the element clip retainer I'll take a peek again.

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    Yes, Milton.

    You are absolutely correct. They were used on quite a few Ford vehicles back in the early to mid 80's. Problem is, it's an air cleaner fitting for a carb engine, and cars haven't had carb air cleaners for about 30 years now. It probably wouldn't be worth it for Dorman to reproduce these. Now with the advent of 3D printing, I wonder if they could be reproduced that way?

    I tried calling a couple places that were listed on another website as possibly having some of these fittings. Both places were a no go. Green Sales doesn't show to have any in stock as well. I tried calling NOS Parts LTD., there was no answer. Unfortunately Ebay looks to be the best source. I know it's a tough pill to swallow. If you aren't in a hurry, keep an eye on Green Sales. They get parts lots in from time to time. You can try NOS Parts LTD as well, 972-937-2201.


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    I did get through to NOS Parts LTD. They don't have any. She gave me a phone number for a place in Indiana that might have one. I called them and they are out of stock as well.
    If they take my stapler, then I'll set the building on fire...

    85 Mustang GT

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    heres the dorman retaining clip that "looks" the same.

    https://www.dormanproducts.com/p-239...origin=keyword

    Didn't find anything else though.

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    Believe the retainer clip part number is D1AZ 9E628-B. Lots of those out there.
    If they take my stapler, then I'll set the building on fire...

    85 Mustang GT

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    Call these people.....They have a Dozen Elbows.....
    Pocahontas Ford-Lincoln, Inc.
    (712) 335-3363
    Last edited by shorangerbird; 05-21-2020 at 02:09 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by shorangerbird View Post
    Call these people.....They have a Dozen......
    Pocahontas Ford-Lincoln, Inc.
    (712) 335-3363
    Clips, or the plastic 90?

    I just ordered one of the 387995-S elbows. I'll let you know if it fits & post a picture.

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    Ha! I need the clip. Maybe it’s an 1983 charcoal metallic GT thing?!? Thanks for the leads.

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