Thread: setting up PCV
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Old 04-09-2006, 12:00 AM
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It doesn't matter where you put the breather or the PCV valve. As a matter of fact, starting around '69 or so they didn't have a breather, call it a "closed system". Run one if you want, it doesn't seem to matter.
I think if you research PCV valves at your local parts store, you'll find most V8s use the same one within a certain year, assuming they'll physically fit (check both Ford & Chevy individually; I know the Chevies used the same one no matter what size the V8 was, I assume Ford did the same. Therefore, it doesn't seem they have to be "matched" to the engine very closely.
Plumb the PCV to the largest direct manifold vacuum inlet, usually on the carb base, on the primary carb.

Dan
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