<VV> What are these?

[jvhroberts at aol.com]

 Actually, it's a filter to keep bugs and dirt out, while allowing the housing to breathe. 

 

John Roberts
 

 

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From: ERICH MEYER via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
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The holes at the bottom of LM taillight housings contain a wick about 1/4" long as shown on the attached picture.  The purpose of the wick is to absorb moisture between the lens and housing.  


Erich Meyer

Bayshore Corvair

Original Owner 66 Monza cpe 110 PG


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