crank case venting ?

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  1. mavgrab302

    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    On my new engine (1995 5.0) do I use a pvc valve and a vented oil cap ? or just use a vented cap on each valve cover...
     
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    You're better off with a PCV and a vented cap to minimize pressure buildup in the crankcase.
     
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    yep. and it keeps the valve covers cleaner than just using vents alone.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    agree...(y)

    ...this is the shortest answer I've ever seen you post...:Handshake
     
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    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    Thanks guys, I'll just transfer my pvc system over to the new engine...
     
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    I'm using a open element cap on driver valve cover and PCV in the passenger valve cover, was last used on 1967 models...
     
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    mavgrab302 MCCI Florida State Rep

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    I have a pvc in passenger valve cover plumed to the back of the carb and a mustang breather cap with a hose attached to the air cleaner on the drivers side... This is on my old engine and seemed to work well, so I'll transfer it over to the new engine...
     
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    I'm running the same...but on the same valve cover on my six cyl.
     
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    Anything you can do to suck the oil fumes out of the engine is a positive,it will stay much cleaner inside.(y)
     
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    The factory ran a PCV valve in the driver-side rocker cover, connected to a vacuum fitting on the back of the carb (or EGR spacer plate as the case may be).
    You can run an open element on the opposite side (I run a hose to the air cleaner).
     
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    Isn't that the truth! :rofl2:
     
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