Pete,
I am also running a Holley 390 on one of my Buick 215s. I have a PCV in one
rocker cover that plumbs into the 3/8" connector hole in the Holley base.
The other rocker cover has a vented oil filler cap. So the air comes in the
vented oil filler cap and flows around in the engine and out through the
PCV. It seems to work OK. This particular engine has been in continuous
service since 1962. Although the Holley was not installed until 1977. The
Holley has not had a kit or cleaning since it was installed in 1977. It
seems to be running fine. I have replaced the PCV every 10 years, just as a
preventive measure.
Regards,
Jim B.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pete Bronlund" <peteb@clear.net.nz>
To: <buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2001 5:18 PM
Subject: Best approach to add breather system...?
> Hi there folks. I know that i must remove the blow-by gases from the
> crankcase of my reco'd Rover 3.5liter (or suffer chance of expensive
damage
> in a backfire) but since i'm using a 390 Holley what arrangement should i
> plumb in? Although in my country the emission regulations aren't all that
> strict yet, shouldn't there be a PCV valve included?
>
> On the original Rover & SU carbs there were some 'tank' things that had
mesh
> wire in them & were called flame traps plumbed between each rockercover &
> each carb. Now i have a single 3/8" connect on the Holley base & a connect
> on each rockercover.
>
> Any ideas or approaches to this wee problem appreciated.
>
> Regards Pete.
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