Dana 60 Breather Valve question

[k5 krawler 50]

I'm just about ready to install my 60, and i was wanting to put the breather valve in before i fill it w/ fluids. I remember muddinmanny having a detailed write up on how he did his, but i can seem to find it. I thought he said he got some parts at home depot, but i dont remember. Anyways, if you guys could direct me on what i need and where to get it then that would be awesome. Oh and if its not called a breather valve, here is a couple of pics to show what i'm talking about. Thanks.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x85/vanhartz44/carpics10.7191.jpg?t=1184869790
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x85/vanhartz44/carpics10.7190.jpg?t=1184870174

 

[CDA 455]

MuddinManny deleted most of his threads and posts.

And yes, that's a breather valve.

 

[TruckNutzDude]

I jb welded a piece of 1/4" hard brake line in my housing. It's been that way for over three years now. I really had no choice because it was a trail fix.

You could also tap it with an 1/8" pipe thread tap and use a barbed fitting. You will have to catch the metal shavings that are going to fall in your diff if you go this route.

 

[k5 krawler 50]

You could also tap it with an 1/8" pipe thread tap and use a barbed fitting. You will have to catch the metal shavings that are going to fall in your diff if you go this route.

that is what it was called. a barbed fitting. I couldnt remember what size it was, so thanks for the help.

 

[k30bb468]

If you put some grease on the tap it will catch most of the metal chips & keep them from going into the housing.

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

I just slammed the fitting from my 44 into the 60 I swapped in

 

[doonjumper]

Should definatley get a one way valve also for it. Allows it to breath but not take in water.

 

[k5 krawler 50]

thanks for all the help. I already picked up the tap and fitting or i probably would have swaped the one from my other axle over, and i do plan on putting a one way valve in the inline after it is ran from the axle. Thanks again.

 

[thatK30guy]

MuddinManny deleted most of his threads and posts.

Screw MuddinManny.

 

[k5 krawler 50]

Screw MuddinManny.

i'm sure you're not the only one who feels this way, but he did have a detailed post that had lots of pics and info with some knowledgeable advice from other members which helped steer his project in the right direction. either way i think i'm set now to get this done.