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valve cover question?
my 64 has a 350 out of a 1975 ,i got some new valve covers for it was wondering does it matter where breather holes are located, right now has a pcv on drivers side towards the front and breather on pass. side closer to firewall,might be a dumb question just want it to be right and read the importance of crankcase ventilation
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Re: valve cover question?
If I had the choice, I would leave it just like it is. The pcv on the drivers side front and the breather in the rear on the passenger side. I think having the breather(s) in the rear helps keep the oil mess down under the hood. Just my thoughts
The truth is, it does not matter. The engine does not care as long as both are in place.
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Re: valve cover question?
thanks, any preference on gaskets to use
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Re: valve cover question?
It depends on the covers you are using. I like Fel-Pro products. They make a 5/32 valve cover gasket for a small block or a 7/32 thick gasket. I would use the thicker ones on tin covers and the thinner ones on cast aluminum. Hope this helps.
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Re: valve cover question?
thanks again ,installing finned aluminum ones
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Re: valve cover question?
Make sure there's a baffle under the pcv or you'll be pulling oil out of the cover.
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Re: valve cover question?
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Re: valve cover question?
thanks for the info, one of the new covers has a rubber looking baffle in it its definitely not a grommet ,im i correct
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Re: valve cover question?
Put that one to the rear,under the cover breather. The pc I talked about, went to the front....2/12 to 3" canister, popped in the cover....looked like something, that you would see on a Mopar? You can purchase the part & at any speed shop. it had a tube out 1 side, to hook a short pcs of line to....then plug the pcv into that?Ill see, if I can dig up a PN. Longhorn
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Re: valve cover question?
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Like this! http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Billet...alve,7184.html |
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Re: valve cover question?
Maybe but hard to tell without a pic. They do make baffle/grommets though. Like these sold in a pair. One for the pcv, one for the breather.
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/PCV-Gr...Caps,7332.html |
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Re: valve cover question?
It's your choice.
Bigger grommet or bigger pcv. Since rubber deteriorates over time I'd get a better fitting grommet. |
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