hello everybody
i need to know if this is a good place to install the pcv valve,pros and cons of this placement.
opinions and suggestions welcome
please,see the pics
thanks
javier:)
http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/javierrs/?action=view&current=pcvvalve1.jpg
http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/javierrs/?action=view&current=pcvvalve.jpg

Put the PVC on Dvr's Valve Cover with Baffle under the cover - if using a Girdle there will be no room for Baffle but the Girdle works like an Oil Separator and there is no need for Baffle. Put a Dodge Style Baffle on the Psgr Valve Cover and Vent it to the Base Plate of the Air Breather. If you do not have an under baffle on the Dvr's Valve cover you can also use the above Dodge Style Breather as a Separator and pump an In-Line PCV Valve to a Vacuum source.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/2623161646_fbd7da6966.jpg

There are a lot of threads RE: PCV Valves you can do a search ;o)

Put the PVC on Dvr's Valve Cover with Baffle under the cover - if using a Girdle there will be no room for Baffle but the Girdle works like an Oil Separator and there is no need for Baffle. Put a Dodge Style Baffle on the Psgr Valve Cover and Vent it to the Base Plate of the Air Breather. If you do not have an under baffle on the Dvr's Valve cover you can also use the above Dodge Style Breather as a Separator and pump an In-Line PCV Valve to a Vacuum source.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/2623161646_fbd7da6966.jpg

There are a lot of threads RE: PCV Valves you can do a search ;o)

thank you z15cam
thanks for the reply
my main interest is about the location,so i have ready the baffled inside in the picture.and this is in the driver side
i want to have a clean look on the engine.....so thats is the reason of my question
i dont think so have some problem with this pcv placement,but i like to hear all opinion as possible from the forum people !!
javier

thank you z15cam
thanks for the reply
my main interest is about the location,so i have ready the baffled inside in the picture.and this is in the driver side
i want to have a clean look on the engine.....so thats is the reason of my question
i dont think so have some problem with this pcv placement,but i like to hear all opinion as possible from the forum people !!
javier

I installed mine on the passenger side.......I know,I know.......but the engine performs just fine with it there. Some will say driver's side is the only location that a PCV valve should be installed. My philosphy.....either side....but definitely use a PCV valve regardless of the location.

David F.

I know its not the look your after, but its the best i can do... I ended up switching the PCV from the passenger side to the driver side with the breather on the passenger side and works great. Your pictures look fine on the placement of the PCV location. Nice and clean.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/skeeter55/engine002.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/skeeter55/engine001.jpg

I know its not the look your after, but its the best i can do... I ended up switching the PCV from the passenger side to the driver side with the breather on the passenger side and works great. Your pictures look fine on the placement of the PCV location. Nice and clean.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/skeeter55/engine002.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/skeeter55/engine001.jpg

Hi skeeter55
nice engine and engine bay as well!!!thanks for your fast reply!!!
regards
Javier

Javiar - the PCV will work in either valve cover and where your picture shows it should work if there is no excessive oil splash or clearence issues. Keep in mind you shouldn't have another breather in the same VC as your PCV. It doesn't look like you will get a wiper motor to fit on the firewall based on your pic, that could be a show stopper...

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/javierrs/pcvvalve1.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/javierrs/pcvvalve.jpg

Javiar - the PCV will work in either valve cover and where your picture shows it should work if there is no excessive oil splash or clearence issues. Keep in mind you shouldn't have another breather in the same VC as your PCV. It doesn't look like you will get a wiper motor to fit on the firewall based on your pic, that could be a show stopper...

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/javierrs/pcvvalve1.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/javierrs/pcvvalve.jpg

DjD
good point my friend!!!
thanks for your reply!!!
javier

http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/javierrs/

i post new pics about this theme
i made this pcv adaptation for a clean and nice look on the engine
as before,any suggestion or comments will be welcome !!!
thanks
javier

javier, thats pretty slick. Very creative.

javier, thats pretty slick. Very creative.

X2......that's thinking "outside of the box".....sets it apart from the norm!!!

David F.

You may already know, but the valve is usually installed on the driver's side valve cover because the crankshaft, turning 600-6000 rpm acts as a fan in the crankcase which aids flow (fresh air and blowby gases) from the passenger's side to the driver's side of the engine.

FWIW.

You may already know, but the valve is usually installed on the driver's side valve cover because the crankshaft, turning 600-6000 rpm acts as a fan in the crankcase which aids flow (fresh air and blowby gases) from the passenger's side to the driver's side of the engine.

FWIW.

I didn't know that, I guess I will have to switch mine around.

I always believed the pcv valve had to go in the driver side because of crank rotation. If you think about a water pump it seems to support that it should. I questioned this when I found oil inside my air cleaner base around the breather fitting coming from the passenger side valve cover. I also have a lot of respect for BillK who has stated many times it doesn't matter. I switched my pcv valve to the passenger side and it's working fine.

Here's a test you can try, pull the breathers and pcv valve off (plug the vacuum port) so the breather holes are open. Run your engine and see if one side is blowing and the other sucking... I haven't tried this but believe you will have the same results on each valve cover.

Also keep in mind in '67 the pcv valve was in the breather tube in the intake manifold on many engines. I think Straight-line is correct that, in the crankcase air does follow the direction of the crank movement but there are too many openings or passages to the upper end for there to be a water pump like directional flow to the valve covers...

DJD,..your lab test would show pressure relieved from both valve covers created by the pressure from blowby, which all engines have. The PCV system, (beautifully engineered) actully creates a bit of vacuum in the crankcase.

Regardless, I thought it was common knowledge that windage in the crankcase, caused by the rotating assy, circulated crankcase gases from passenger's to driver's side of the engine. I'll see if I can google a diagram that shows the circulation. Standby.

hello again !!
i made the installation job of passenger side valve cover for breathing purposes to air filter base......
so take a look on the add pics
i can accept opinions and suggestions friendly of course !!!!
regards
javier
http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/javierrs/ (http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/javierrs/)

Javier,
Very nice job on the assembly:yes:. I especially like the use of the AN fittings. Very well thought out and executed :thumbsup::thumbsup:.

David F.

Javier,
Very nice job on the assembly:yes:. I especially like the use of the AN fittings. Very well thought out and executed :thumbsup::thumbsup:.

David F.
thank you !!! for your opinion:)