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**blazercrazy70** · 02-27-2013, 02:11 AM

Wondering what to do with the pcv valve hole if you have to run one or just put a breather in place of it

BurnoutNova · 02-27-2013, 03:37 AM

I have these, but you must mean the earlier ones. Ive seen guys put a hole in them for a pcv, or put a bung in an oil fill tube and get a 64 corvette threaded pcv valve. For that matter I guess you could tap threads in the vc

**blazercrazy70** · 02-27-2013, 04:41 AM

I believe I have the ones you have

BurnoutNova · 02-27-2013, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by blazercrazy70

I believe I have the ones you have

I guess I misunderstood your first post. YES! run pcv!! keeps from developing leaks!

jjzepplin · 02-27-2013, 07:49 AM

Use the pcv! Positive crankcase ventilation is a good thing. Removes combustion gasses and re-burns them through Your carb. Also makes your carb work correctly. Also use the correct pcv valve. Some flow at different rates changing the "vacuum" Flow to your carb. If you don't use it, oil will get everywhere. I also run a pipe or hose from the other side to the air filter housing closing the entire system off. And yes I have those exact valve covers.

Andy4639 · 02-27-2013, 12:32 PM

I just finished redoing mine. I have the PCV valve on drivers side along with a corvette oil filler tube that has a vented cap on it. The passenger side has a K&N filter in the hole. I had oil blowing out of the dip stick. The pvc valve was clogged up and I had a solid cap on the oil fill.

**DPowers** · 02-27-2013, 11:45 PM

http://www.persh.org/pickup/ValveCovers.htm

Andy4639 · 02-28-2013, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DPowers

http://www.persh.org/pickup/ValveCovers.htm

Thanks for the link man good info there.

brad_man_72 · 02-28-2013, 01:29 AM

Running vette valvecovers on my boat with a breather tube only. I've been meaning to make some kind of hidden under the intake pcv system. Or put a pcv valve between the carb and distributor in the back of the intake. Oil gets everywhere!
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JointTech · 02-28-2013, 06:13 AM

what are those exhaust things? where headers normally are. And how is that engine mounted. Im trying to picture the boat and its not making sense. not a boat person

cdowns · 02-28-2013, 06:28 AM

boats use water cooled exhaust manifolds// that motor is pretty spiffy

Andy4639 · 02-28-2013, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JointTech

what are those exhaust things? where headers normally are. And how is that engine mounted. Im trying to picture the boat and its not making sense. not a boat person

This picture is the rear of the motor with the chrome mounting flange to the floor of the boat. The rear part of the motor is facing forward in the boat and as said water exshaust.

brad_man_72 · 02-28-2013, 05:17 PM

The front of the engine/rear of boat has a cast plate made by edelbrock that mounts just outside the timing cover w 4 bolts.
The rear of the engine has a bell housing with mounting tabs on each side at the bottom.
And as stated water cooled exhaust manifolds.
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Andy4639 · 02-28-2013, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by brad_man_72

The front of the engine/rear of boat has a cast plate made by edelbrock that mounts just outside the timing cover w 4 bolts.
The rear of the engine has a bell housing with mounting tabs on each side at the bottom.
And as stated water cooled exhaust manifolds.
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Cool motor setup could you post a couple of full pictures of the boat? I would like to see the over all picture of it. What kind of ski boat is it? Ski Nautique , Mustang, Correct Craft? I love the old Master Crafts!

02-27-2013, 02:11 AM	#1
blazercrazy70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: illinois Posts: 516	Anyone using early corvette or camaro finned valve covers Wondering what to do with the pcv valve hole if you have to run one or just put a breather in place of it

02-27-2013, 03:37 AM	#2
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Anyone using early corvette or camaro finned valve covers I have these, but you must mean the earlier ones. Ive seen guys put a hole in them for a pcv, or put a bung in an oil fill tube and get a 64 corvette threaded pcv valve. For that matter I guess you could tap threads in the vc Attached Images

02-27-2013, 04:41 AM	#3
blazercrazy70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: illinois Posts: 516	Re: Anyone using early corvette or camaro finned valve covers I believe I have the ones you have

02-27-2013, 07:49 AM	#5
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,556	Re: Anyone using early corvette or camaro finned valve covers Use the pcv! Positive crankcase ventilation is a good thing. Removes combustion gasses and re-burns them through Your carb. Also makes your carb work correctly. Also use the correct pcv valve. Some flow at different rates changing the "vacuum" Flow to your carb. If you don't use it, oil will get everywhere. I also run a pipe or hose from the other side to the air filter housing closing the entire system off. And yes I have those exact valve covers. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

02-27-2013, 12:32 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Anyone using early corvette or camaro finned valve covers I just finished redoing mine. I have the PCV valve on drivers side along with a corvette oil filler tube that has a vented cap on it. The passenger side has a K&N filter in the hole. I had oil blowing out of the dip stick. The pvc valve was clogged up and I had a solid cap on the oil fill. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-27-2013, 11:45 PM	#7
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02-28-2013, 01:29 AM	#9
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Anyone using early corvette or camaro finned valve covers Running vette valvecovers on my boat with a breather tube only. I've been meaning to make some kind of hidden under the intake pcv system. Or put a pcv valve between the carb and distributor in the back of the intake. Oil gets everywhere! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

02-28-2013, 06:13 AM	#10
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: Anyone using early corvette or camaro finned valve covers what are those exhaust things? where headers normally are. And how is that engine mounted. Im trying to picture the boat and its not making sense. not a boat person __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

02-28-2013, 06:28 AM	#11
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Anyone using early corvette or camaro finned valve covers boats use water cooled exhaust manifolds// that motor is pretty spiffy __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-28-2013, 05:17 PM	#13
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Anyone using early corvette or camaro finned valve covers The front of the engine/rear of boat has a cast plate made by edelbrock that mounts just outside the timing cover w 4 bolts. The rear of the engine has a bell housing with mounting tabs on each side at the bottom. And as stated water cooled exhaust manifolds. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,



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