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Re: Missing Oil

To: Dave <dfox@blarg.net>
Subject: Re: Missing Oil
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Wed, 05 Aug 1998 19:52:42 -0400
Cc: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: Positive Earth Drivers Club
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Reply-to: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
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Dave wrote:

> 
> Has anyone tried the crankcase vent offered by Minimania  for a 1275 that
> bolts to where a mechanical fuel pump would go ?
> Could this possibly eliminate the need for a PCV or would it just supplement
> the ventilation ? Should I be the first lister to try it ?
> 
> Dave Fox
> '67 Midget

Dave

I didn't buy the MM set up but made one of my own where the fuel pump
block off plate goes. It pumped oil out of the filter with no PCV!
With the PCV hooked up to the rocker or t/cover and the new vent just
open, it is OK. No PCV and it pumped oil.

How's that go?
Been there, done that, and cleaned up an oily engine bay.

BUT......Others have had good luck with the system.
I firmly beleive each engine is very different.
I have 5 1275s on the road and each one has different vent needs.
1 needs no vent at all and another needs all the venting you can give
it!
Your needs may vary
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
Lots of LBCs
http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut

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