how to add PVC and Oil filler cap to new valve covers - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

88Stanger · 10-11-2015, 11:47 PM

Ok, so i bought a nice set of brand new aluminum valve covers that do not have provisions for a PVC or an oil filler cap.
1.) So, if i am not mistaken, i can get a PVC valve and grommet setup, drill a hole in the valve covers for the grommet and PVC. Does it matter what side the PVC goes to?
2.) I am not sure what i can do for an oil filler cap. from what i can tell there are no provisions on the underside of the valve cover for this. So i am looking for some ideas here. One is to find a bung that can be welded to the valve cover that i could then put a screw in plug. Not the best, but with a funnel it could work, the only bad thing is that i do not have a heliarc or know someone who does. So any other ideas is appreciated.
Thanks for the help.
attached is a pic of the covers

88Stanger · 10-12-2015, 12:47 AM

if you can see the photo, the are no holes in the valve covers now.

**chiefcfd** · 10-12-2015, 08:35 AM

There are several different caps like this. Just drill a hole and install a grommet. I would use something on both sides. Use as the oil fill also.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mrg-2054/overview/

**jocko** · 10-12-2015, 01:30 PM

Google on this site an article by markeb01 about pvc install. I don't have I handy. Good thorough description of what and how.

trac209 · 10-12-2015, 01:44 PM

I assume the valve covers don't have an oil baffle inside though? Sometimes that can lead to a bit of oil getting into the pcv valve.

graymond1967 · 10-12-2015, 02:17 PM

Make sure the grommets you get are baffled. Otherwise you will be sucking up oil, and that can be messy.

I have my pvc on the passenger rear and the oil filler/vent on the driver front. Works the best with plumbing from the carb etc.

cheers.

ray

cleszkie · 10-12-2015, 02:53 PM

x 10 on using a baffle under the PCV valve. You would be surprised at how much oil can be sucked into the PCV valve and burned in the engine. Ask me how I know

I don't have an oil filler on my custom aluminum valve covers. I just pull the PCV valve and add oil with a funnel.

geezer#99 · 10-12-2015, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

Google on this site an article by markeb01 about pvc install. I don't have I handy. Good thorough description of what and how.

Don't you save anything Jocko!! LOL!!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366830

**jocko** · 10-12-2015, 03:57 PM

Luckily I have a good memory! Actually, I'm quite the hoarder, just don't keep anything on my cell... Thumbs too big. Had to type this reply about 5 times forbittoevenreadcirreclty.

vidman · 10-12-2015, 05:42 PM

This is how i did my Brodix covers. only have a pic of one cover but 1 has a welded bung for the filler and a gromet for the pcv and the other cover has a gromet for the breather. used some 22 gauge sheet aluminum for the baffels

88Stanger · 10-26-2015, 01:20 AM

thanks for the ideas!!

dazza · 12-27-2015, 08:27 AM

Is that all there is to your baffle? Just the piece of aluminum raised with the sides open? I'm just curious because I may go that route with my covers.
Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by vidman

This is how i did my Brodix covers. only have a pic of one cover but 1 has a welded bung for the filler and a gromet for the pcv and the other cover has a gromet for the breather. used some 22 gauge sheet aluminum for the baffels

snipescastle2 · 12-27-2015, 09:33 AM

Safety Wire, now that's Insurance!!! great Idea!
Ben

10-11-2015, 11:47 PM	#1
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,654	how to add PVC and Oil filler cap to new valve covers Ok, so i bought a nice set of brand new aluminum valve covers that do not have provisions for a PVC or an oil filler cap. 1.) So, if i am not mistaken, i can get a PVC valve and grommet setup, drill a hole in the valve covers for the grommet and PVC. Does it matter what side the PVC goes to? 2.) I am not sure what i can do for an oil filler cap. from what i can tell there are no provisions on the underside of the valve cover for this. So i am looking for some ideas here. One is to find a bung that can be welded to the valve cover that i could then put a screw in plug. Not the best, but with a funnel it could work, the only bad thing is that i do not have a heliarc or know someone who does. So any other ideas is appreciated. Thanks for the help. attached is a pic of the covers Attached Images

10-12-2015, 12:47 AM	#2
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,654	Re: how to add PVC and Oil filler cap to new valve covers if you can see the photo, the are no holes in the valve covers now.

10-12-2015, 08:35 AM	#3
chiefcfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cadiz, Ky Posts: 514	Re: how to add PVC and Oil filler cap to new valve covers There are several different caps like this. Just drill a hole and install a grommet. I would use something on both sides. Use as the oil fill also. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mrg-2054/overview/ __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB Roadster 1999 Chevy Silverado 2wd 2015 Chevy High Country 4x4 Crew Cab

10-12-2015, 01:30 PM	#4
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: how to add PVC and Oil filler cap to new valve covers Google on this site an article by markeb01 about pvc install. I don't have I handy. Good thorough description of what and how.

10-12-2015, 01:44 PM	#5
trac209 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: winnipeg Posts: 1,107	Re: how to add PVC and Oil filler cap to new valve covers I assume the valve covers don't have an oil baffle inside though? Sometimes that can lead to a bit of oil getting into the pcv valve.

10-12-2015, 02:17 PM	#6
graymond1967 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: White Rock, BC Posts: 41	Re: how to add PVC and Oil filler cap to new valve covers Make sure the grommets you get are baffled. Otherwise you will be sucking up oil, and that can be messy. I have my pvc on the passenger rear and the oil filler/vent on the driver front. Works the best with plumbing from the carb etc. cheers. ray __________________ 1967 Chev C10, in the family since 1967, iron head 502, turbo 350, white with red, unrestored. 1970 Acadian SS350, 350 with muncie 4 speed, 12 bolt, best time 13.414 @ 103.72

10-12-2015, 02:53 PM	#7
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: how to add PVC and Oil filler cap to new valve covers x 10 on using a baffle under the PCV valve. You would be surprised at how much oil can be sucked into the PCV valve and burned in the engine. Ask me how I know I don't have an oil filler on my custom aluminum valve covers. I just pull the PCV valve and add oil with a funnel.

10-12-2015, 03:57 PM	#9
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: how to add PVC and Oil filler cap to new valve covers Luckily I have a good memory! Actually, I'm quite the hoarder, just don't keep anything on my cell... Thumbs too big. Had to type this reply about 5 times forbittoevenreadcirreclty.

10-12-2015, 05:42 PM	#10
vidman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fitchburg,Mass Posts: 737	Re: how to add PVC and Oil filler cap to new valve covers This is how i did my Brodix covers. only have a pic of one cover but 1 has a welded bung for the filler and a gromet for the pcv and the other cover has a gromet for the breather. used some 22 gauge sheet aluminum for the baffels Attached Images __________________ 62 Willys 4wd Pickup : 72 C-10 swb 504 stroker 09 Taco 3" lift 33" tires: 90 K-5 blazer (plow truck): RIP Ross Little brother

10-26-2015, 01:20 AM	#11
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,654	Re: how to add PVC and Oil filler cap to new valve covers thanks for the ideas!!

12-27-2015, 09:33 AM	#13
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: how to add PVC and Oil filler cap to new valve covers Safety Wire, now that's Insurance!!! great Idea! Ben



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