Is there an aluminum 283 intake with front oil tube? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

vette442 · 08-28-2007, 10:22 AM

Hi all -
My '72 C/10 LWB Highlander has a '67 283/TH350 in it. It runs great even if it's a little bit of a slug in the truck. Stock as far as I know except for HEI and headers w/ Flowmasters, with a QJet. It does have Edelbrock chrome valve covers with the oil fill cap, and the cast iron intake manifold does not have the front oil fill tube.

I was at Corvettes at Carlisle this past weekend and bought a set of aluminum Corvette script valve covers, which were on my wishlist from the day I bought the truck. They do not have the oil hole provision, so I anticipated getting another intake that has the tube. Am I going to be stuck with another cast iron stock intake from an earlier year, or are there any vintage or current aluminum intakes that would allow for the oil tube?

Thanks -
Terry

**tkeduk8r** · 08-28-2007, 10:40 AM

I had the same issue... I run the smae era "Chevrolet" script covers on my 305 (dad had them and i HAD to use them... I ended up buying a 67-68 327 4bbl intake (cast iron) off of shuttermutt, and that had the oil filler tube... solved the problem, BUT i have seen some early edelbrock performers that have a flat pad where the oil fill could go and my machinist buddy said it wouldnt be too hard at all to mill a hole to fit the tube... so I now keep my eye open for an early performer for that purpose... hope that helps..
--Mike

71tahoe · 08-28-2007, 11:17 AM

I have a Holley single plane that I think is the street dominator. It has a plug where the fill tube would go. I have no idea when it was purchased new (at least 9 yrs ago) so the design may have changed for newer stuff.

vette442 · 08-28-2007, 11:22 AM

Thanks for the quick responses, guys. I'll start investigating these options. Any other input is welcome.
Terry

boundstaffpress · 08-28-2007, 11:47 AM

My edelbrock knock-off dual plane had a boss that could be machined out. Jegs and summit sell this intake under their own names. I bought mine from AFR. ~$99

Musclerodz · 08-28-2007, 12:10 PM

I had an old Wiend single plane on my 327 years ago with a fron fill. They are out there but I doubt any are being made today.

Mike

cdowns · 08-28-2007, 12:16 PM

theres tons of choices still made today with the boss for oil fill i see them already with the oil fill at swapmeets and on ebay
4brl ,2 4brls 3X2 4X2 6X2 tunnelram crossram loram etcall are readily available

70rs/ss · 08-28-2007, 12:48 PM

I have the single plane torker intake with the freeze plug in the front, used there are probably tons of them out there.

stllookn · 08-28-2007, 01:17 PM

Great post...I have been looking too. This will keep from punching holes and welding tubes into my Chevrolet script valve covers.

71tahoe · 08-28-2007, 01:40 PM

Here's one that already has the tube.
Intake

lukecp · 08-28-2007, 01:41 PM

I have a Performer on my truck that I bought in '01 or so that has a pad for the oil filler, so they probably haven't been out of production for that long. What do you guys do for crankcase ventilation, and how does the engine run without a PVC valve?

Here's a pic of the intake on my truck. Notice the pad at the front of the intake...

70rs/ss · 08-28-2007, 01:50 PM

Engines ran great with out the PCV from the first engine till they put em on in what 67? The fill tube cap is the vent (the cap is vented just like the vents you can install into a valve cover.) It is only to reduce the fumes under the hood. They can catch fire, explode so instead of venting under the hood, they invented the PCV (positive Crankcase Vent) to recirculate the fumes into the engine.

streetstar · 08-28-2007, 03:29 PM

Performer RPM -- 2002 vintage -- has the pad too

**special-K** · 08-28-2007, 08:26 PM

I have a old-style Torker and a 327.So,sell me those Vette domes and I`m all set

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67chevytodd · 08-28-2007, 10:01 PM

Yes, I have an older Edelbrock SP2P aluminum intake with the oil tube that comes out just ahead of the thermostat housing. PM me if interested.

Ironhead · 08-28-2007, 10:04 PM

Recently sold one with a tube and another with a plug.
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**LockDoc** · 08-28-2007, 11:08 PM

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I just posted one on the parts board tonight....

LockDoc

centsless · 08-28-2007, 11:16 PM

The older small blocks had a PCV system at the back of the block. My 283 power pack motor has it. The PCV is used to burn the vapors from the crankcase instead of venting them to the atmosphere thus reducing emissions. It also lowers crankcase pressures and helps prevent oil leaks. I have an older aluminum intake on mine with the fill tube hole, but it is plugged with a freeze plug. It is an Edelbrock intake, I believe a Torker.

08-28-2007, 10:22 AM	#1
vette442 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McMurray, PA Posts: 46	Is there an aluminum 283 intake with front oil tube? Hi all - My '72 C/10 LWB Highlander has a '67 283/TH350 in it. It runs great even if it's a little bit of a slug in the truck. Stock as far as I know except for HEI and headers w/ Flowmasters, with a QJet. It does have Edelbrock chrome valve covers with the oil fill cap, and the cast iron intake manifold does not have the front oil fill tube. I was at Corvettes at Carlisle this past weekend and bought a set of aluminum Corvette script valve covers, which were on my wishlist from the day I bought the truck. They do not have the oil hole provision, so I anticipated getting another intake that has the tube. Am I going to be stuck with another cast iron stock intake from an earlier year, or are there any vintage or current aluminum intakes that would allow for the oil tube? Thanks - Terry __________________ '72 C-10 Highlander LWB '96 Corvette LT4 Coll. Ed. '72 455/M20 Cutlass Supreme (1 of 77) '72 442 455/TH400 '70 Cutlass Supreme SX455 conv. '72 Cutlass Supreme 350/TH350

08-28-2007, 10:40 AM	#2
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: Is there an aluminum 283 intake with front oil tube? I had the same issue... I run the smae era "Chevrolet" script covers on my 305 (dad had them and i HAD to use them... I ended up buying a 67-68 327 4bbl intake (cast iron) off of shuttermutt, and that had the oil filler tube... solved the problem, BUT i have seen some early edelbrock performers that have a flat pad where the oil fill could go and my machinist buddy said it wouldnt be too hard at all to mill a hole to fit the tube... so I now keep my eye open for an early performer for that purpose... hope that helps.. --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

08-28-2007, 11:17 AM	#3
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: Is there an aluminum 283 intake with front oil tube? I have a Holley single plane that I think is the street dominator. It has a plug where the fill tube would go. I have no idea when it was purchased new (at least 9 yrs ago) so the design may have changed for newer stuff.

08-28-2007, 11:22 AM	#4
vette442 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McMurray, PA Posts: 46	Re: Is there an aluminum 283 intake with front oil tube? Thanks for the quick responses, guys. I'll start investigating these options. Any other input is welcome. Terry __________________ '72 C-10 Highlander LWB '96 Corvette LT4 Coll. Ed. '72 455/M20 Cutlass Supreme (1 of 77) '72 442 455/TH400 '70 Cutlass Supreme SX455 conv. '72 Cutlass Supreme 350/TH350

08-28-2007, 11:47 AM	#5
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: Is there an aluminum 283 intake with front oil tube? My edelbrock knock-off dual plane had a boss that could be machined out. Jegs and summit sell this intake under their own names. I bought mine from AFR. ~$99 __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

08-28-2007, 12:10 PM	#6
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: Is there an aluminum 283 intake with front oil tube? I had an old Wiend single plane on my 327 years ago with a fron fill. They are out there but I doubt any are being made today. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

08-28-2007, 12:16 PM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Is there an aluminum 283 intake with front oil tube? theres tons of choices still made today with the boss for oil fill i see them already with the oil fill at swapmeets and on ebay 4brl ,2 4brls 3X2 4X2 6X2 tunnelram crossram loram etcall are readily available __________________ 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

08-28-2007, 12:48 PM	#8
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Is there an aluminum 283 intake with front oil tube? I have the single plane torker intake with the freeze plug in the front, used there are probably tons of them out there.

08-28-2007, 01:17 PM	#9
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Is there an aluminum 283 intake with front oil tube? Great post...I have been looking too. This will keep from punching holes and welding tubes into my Chevrolet script valve covers. Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

08-28-2007, 01:40 PM	#10
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: Is there an aluminum 283 intake with front oil tube? Here's one that already has the tube. Intake

08-28-2007, 01:41 PM	#11
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Re: Is there an aluminum 283 intake with front oil tube? I have a Performer on my truck that I bought in '01 or so that has a pad for the oil filler, so they probably haven't been out of production for that long. What do you guys do for crankcase ventilation, and how does the engine run without a PVC valve? Here's a pic of the intake on my truck. Notice the pad at the front of the intake... Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

08-28-2007, 01:50 PM	#12
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Is there an aluminum 283 intake with front oil tube? Engines ran great with out the PCV from the first engine till they put em on in what 67? The fill tube cap is the vent (the cap is vented just like the vents you can install into a valve cover.) It is only to reduce the fumes under the hood. They can catch fire, explode so instead of venting under the hood, they invented the PCV (positive Crankcase Vent) to recirculate the fumes into the engine.

08-28-2007, 03:29 PM	#13
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Is there an aluminum 283 intake with front oil tube? Performer RPM -- 2002 vintage -- has the pad too

08-28-2007, 08:26 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Is there an aluminum 283 intake with front oil tube? I have a old-style Torker and a 327.So,sell me those Vette domes and I`m all set. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-28-2007, 10:01 PM	#15
67chevytodd Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: SW Nebraska Posts: 50	Re: Is there an aluminum 283 intake with front oil tube? Yes, I have an older Edelbrock SP2P aluminum intake with the oil tube that comes out just ahead of the thermostat housing. PM me if interested. __________________ Old Chevys never die they are just reborn!



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08-28-2007, 10:04 PM	#16
Ironhead Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Westfield, Tioga County) Pennsylvania Posts: 113	Re: Is there an aluminum 283 intake with front oil tube? Recently sold one with a tube and another with a plug. __________________ Ironhead Mike '68 Panel 402BB '84 Shortbox 4X4 '85 Blazer '97 Silverado Ext. Cab

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08-28-2007, 11:16 PM	#18
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: Is there an aluminum 283 intake with front oil tube? The older small blocks had a PCV system at the back of the block. My 283 power pack motor has it. The PCV is used to burn the vapors from the crankcase instead of venting them to the atmosphere thus reducing emissions. It also lowers crankcase pressures and helps prevent oil leaks. I have an older aluminum intake on mine with the fill tube hole, but it is plugged with a freeze plug. It is an Edelbrock intake, I believe a Torker. __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

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