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Old 03-31-2005, 02:38 PM   #1
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What is this?

And what does it do? And do I need this?

This is a 67 283.
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Old 03-31-2005, 02:46 PM   #2
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That is part of the crankcase breather/PCV system which is not used after 1968... it is not needed if you plug the hole on the top of the block with a "freeze plug" and use a PCV system from a later small block that uses it through the valve covers. but if your valve covers do not have any holes you definately need it.
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Old 03-31-2005, 02:49 PM   #3
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Thank you. I am running the newer style valve covers with PCV valve.
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Old 03-31-2005, 03:06 PM   #4
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then just head down to your local auto parts store and pick up a metal freeze plug, put on some sealant and tapp it in the hole in the top of the block and remove the can in the valley
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Old 03-31-2005, 03:07 PM   #5
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if you like, you can also remove the oil filler tube on the intake manifold and plug it too. If you leave it on be sure to have a solid cap on it and not a breather cap
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