Re: [FWDLK] Re. PCV Venting

["Dave Casey" <dcasey@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Not to discredit Mr. Stanley, but I always understood PCV to stand for Positive Crankcase Ventilation, though his interpretation seems perfectly plausible. Any insight from other list members?

----- Original Message -----

From: Larry Stanley

To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Friday, July 28, 2000 8:30 PM

Subject: [FWDLK] Re. PCV Venting

All,

 

An engine equipted with a PCV unit still requires a crankcase inlet vent/filter to work. Do not block off the filler/vent. The Polution Control Valve regulates the amount of vacuum being used for various engine use conditions. I could post a section of the MoPar emissions control section that outlines the history and function of the system if requested. Most MoPars from 1963 to about 1967 used a cap that had the PCV unit mounted in it that directly replaces the draft tube. But you still need the filler cap/vent. I have one on my 1958 Golden Commando engine. Direct Connection may sell one.

 

Larry