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Re: PCV

To: Larry & Sandi Miller <millerls@ado13.com>
Subject: Re: PCV
Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 07:59:26 -0500
Cc: "spridgets@autox.team.net" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <008b01bf6613$e0652500$609ee3cd@mbayweb.com>
NON-vented.  Regardless of how you plumb it, a vented cap will render
the PCV ineffective.  (The function of a PCV system is to keep the
crankcase at slightly less than atmospheric pressure, a vented cap keeps
the crankcase at atmospheric pressure.)

Chris Kotting
ckotting@iwaynet.net

Larry & Sandi Miller wrote:
> 
> I'm installing a PCV on the 1275 this week.
> 
> Should I use a vented or non-vented cap?
> 
> Larry Miller

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