I don't know for sure, but I think it was made to be as alkay3 says and was left open. I never thought much about it. I don't think the designers back then sweat the small stuff. What's a bit of fumes going to do to you? But they do have one over the master cylinder. It is a bit bigger though. Farmone, let us know what you come up with.

Dennis


40 Chevy 1/2 ton