On Fri, 26 Feb 1999, Jeff Boatright wrote:
> 1. Will installing a functional PCV system potentially lessen the leak from
> the front seal?
Definitely! My leak got much better when I hooked it up.
> 2. If I install the PCV and plumbing, should I replace the vented oil
> filler cap with a non-vented cap? My concern is that with the vented cap
> I'd simply be drawing air in at the cap and not actually pulling a vacuum
> on the system. OTOH, possibly the vented cap is helping with crankcase
> ventilation.
No, I don't think so. The stock setup is air goes in through the vented
cap, through teh engine, out the oil separator and into the manifold.
There is not supposed to be a vent tube on the valve cover on a 67.
If you closed off the air inlet (oil cap), you would be encouraging
blowby. There may be other reasons why this is not a good idea.
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