Kees,
Thanks for the feed back. I like the look but didn't know how effective it
was. Do you think it would be more effective if a 90 degree elbow was added
and it was up so that the oil would drip back down the pipe into the valve
cover? I appreciate the insight.
Cheers,
Carlos Cruz
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From: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>
To: Carlos Cruz <healey3000bn7@yahoo.com>
Cc: Bob Haskell <rchaskell@earthlink.net>; AlanB <bluehealey@gmail.com>;
Healeys List <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, March 17, 2010 2:08:30 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] K&N air filter
I have this fitted to my car. It keeps dirt from entering the crankcase
but it gets soked in engine oil and eventually drips oil.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL
Carlos Cruz schreef:
> All,
>
> Tom's Import Toys (http://tomsimport.com/new/parts/parts.asp?sect=35&new=1)
>offers a nice looking breather option you might want t consider for only $10.
>No financial interest.
>
> Cheers,
> Carlos Cruz
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Bob Haskell <rchaskell@earthlink.net>
> To: AlanB <bluehealey@gmail.com>
> Cc: Healeys List <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tue, March 16, 2010 6:57:58 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] K&N air filter
>
> Alan,
>
> I like the idea of using a PCV valve. Not sure how to fit one to the rear
>tri-carb manifold. Anyone do it?
>
> The original Coopers filters fitted to the tri-carb are roughly 5" in
>diameter for about 20 square inches. If I got the correct equation (new word
>for the day: frustum of cone) from of my copy of Machinery Handbook, the K&N
>59-9320 filter has an area of around 25 square inches. Ought to be adequate,
>but I don't have a flow bench to confirm.
>
> The dual carb setups have a larger air filters, so I would think/agree that a
>filter larger than the 59-9320 would be required.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Bob
>
> AlanB wrote:
>
>> Team.
>> I have been in touch with K&N and they identify Part number 56-9247 as the
>> most appropriate for a 3000 with two carbs.
>> http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=56-9247
>> It is a classic pancake filter with a diameter of 6" and a depth of 2". A
>> bit bigger than the 59-9320 but then we have almost double the displacement
>> of an MGB. The backing plates are blank and have to be opened up to match
>> the HD6 or 8 carbs. That gives the opportunity to offset the rear one lower
>> to clear the shroud.
>>
>> As for the breather hole, my vote is don't bother. Fit a PCV valve as
>> detailed in Norman's Tech Talk. A superb and discrete mod that completely
>> eliminates the oil leaks caused by crankcase pressure. I fitted the air
>> filters and PCV to my BJ8 and will be doing the same again to my modified
>> BN4 which will soon be fitted with a slightly breathed on 3000 engine. DWR
>> cam, gas flowed head, HD8's.
>> Read about the PCV mod at
>> http://www.nfahc.co.uk/PCV/
>> _____________________________________________
>> (______________ Alan Bromfield _______________)
>> (______ \____1957-BN4____/ _______)
>> (_________________________)
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