Loose mystery hose

RancherSam · 02-15-2008, 02:12 PM

Hi all,

Yesterday I saw that I had a loose hose dangling from the back of my truck coming off the axle housing. I got under the truck to see if I can plug it back in, but I don't know where it got loose from and what it's for. I'm going to try and post some pictures to see if any of you can point me in the right direction and tell me what its for. Thanks in advance for any help.

Sam

Link to images on google images:

Picasa Web Albums - Loose Hose

kennyd · 02-15-2008, 02:15 PM

Your pictures did not show up, but it is probably the vent hose for the rear differential. It is usually tied up high to the frame rails or the bed to keep water out of it. There also should be a small filter on the end of it so dirt does not enter it.

Edit: I just clicked on the Picassa link and saw the pictures, I am sure it's the vent.

Heywood Jannockitov · 02-15-2008, 02:16 PM

Hose for air adjustable shocks maybe, or axle vent line?

RancherSam · 02-15-2008, 02:24 PM

thanks kennyd.

firedog · 02-15-2008, 03:40 PM

I'd say it's a vent hose. Looks like a dana rearend, what kind of truck is it? (out of curiosity) Usually the vent hose will have a breather cap on the end and be attached to or near the frame somewhere.

Diamondpilot · 02-15-2008, 05:30 PM

Well I can tell its a Ford Super Duty. I think the others are right and its the breather for the rear axle. Usually held up high with a filter on the end to keep dirt and water out.

Chris

NFA Fun · 02-15-2008, 07:29 PM

Vent line for the rear axle. There is a little clip on the drivers side frame rail that holds it up. Just got done re-adjusting mine the other day.

bjcsc · 02-15-2008, 08:49 PM

No doubt it's the vent line. If you suspect any water or dirt entered that line you may want to check/replace the diff. fluid...

RancherSam · 02-16-2008, 02:38 AM

yep, superduty f350 srw.

02-15-2008, 02:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
RancherSam Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hays County, TX Posts: 99	Loose mystery hose Hi all, Yesterday I saw that I had a loose hose dangling from the back of my truck coming off the axle housing. I got under the truck to see if I can plug it back in, but I don't know where it got loose from and what it's for. I'm going to try and post some pictures to see if any of you can point me in the right direction and tell me what its for. Thanks in advance for any help. Sam Link to images on google images: Picasa Web Albums - Loose Hose

02-15-2008, 02:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
kennyd Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 3,528	Re: Loose mystery hose Your pictures did not show up, but it is probably the vent hose for the rear differential. It is usually tied up high to the frame rails or the bed to keep water out of it. There also should be a small filter on the end of it so dirt does not enter it. Edit: I just clicked on the Picassa link and saw the pictures, I am sure it's the vent. __________________ JD 4110HST FEL, 60" MMM, 60" Rear Blade, Ballast Box, I-Match, #380 Snow Plow, FEL Forks, Goossen 3PH Chipper/Shredder, Markham LD-48 Grapple and much more "stuff"

02-15-2008, 02:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Heywood Jannockitov Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Near Schomberg, Ontario Canada, the equestrian center of the universe Posts: 225	Re: Loose mystery hose Hose for air adjustable shocks maybe, or axle vent line? __________________ Eschew obfuscation

02-15-2008, 02:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
RancherSam Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hays County, TX Posts: 99	Re: Loose mystery hose thanks kennyd.

02-15-2008, 03:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
firedog Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 148	Re: Loose mystery hose I'd say it's a vent hose. Looks like a dana rearend, what kind of truck is it? (out of curiosity) Usually the vent hose will have a breather cap on the end and be attached to or near the frame somewhere. __________________ *As for me, I think I'll cling to my gun and pray!!* Farmtrac 300DTC w/FEL, BB, 5' BH, 6' rake, 20+5 GN deckover, 98' Dodge 2500 w/300HP Cummins

02-15-2008, 05:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Diamondpilot Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Daleville, IN Posts: 936	Re: Loose mystery hose Well I can tell its a Ford Super Duty. I think the others are right and its the breather for the rear axle. Usually held up high with a filter on the end to keep dirt and water out. Chris

02-15-2008, 07:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
NFA Fun Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scottsdale & Pinetop AZ Posts: 43	Re: Loose mystery hose Vent line for the rear axle. There is a little clip on the drivers side frame rail that holds it up. Just got done re-adjusting mine the other day.

02-15-2008, 08:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
bjcsc Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 557	Re: Loose mystery hose No doubt it's the vent line. If you suspect any water or dirt entered that line you may want to check/replace the diff. fluid... __________________ 2007 JD 5225 IOOS 540/540E, TNT, EH 3pt, 542 FEL with Skid Steer Quick Attach, 72" 4in1, 72" toothbar, 72" Grapple, Stump Bucket, 48" Forks, Hay Spike, Skid Steer to 3pt. adaptor, Hydraulic Adjustable Ballast Box, Cat. 2 Auger, 70" reversible tiller, hydraulic 3pt. boom, BushHog SQ600, Horiz/Vert 3pt. 4-way log splitter, Bomford B457 3' Boom Flail Mower, 7' landscape rake

02-16-2008, 02:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
RancherSam Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hays County, TX Posts: 99	Re: Loose mystery hose yep, superduty f350 srw.

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