[Healeys] PCV valve- from Pep Boys

[S and T Miller]

Here are two pics.  The fitting also fits standard dual carb manifold as well.
The hose is shorter, only going to the rear of the manifold in the dual set up
as opposed to the tricarb where it must go to the front manifold.

The Millers
"British Car Nuts"

1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299

1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219

1964 MGB 40841

1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351

"Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test
drive."




> From: ahbn6 at verizon.net
> To: stmiller96 at hotmail.com
> Subject: RE: [Healeys] PCV valve- from Pep Boys
> Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:45:57 -0400
>
> Do you have any photos? Would like to post on my site.
>
> John Sims, BN6
> Aberdeen, NJ
>
> http://www.healey6.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of S and T Miller
> Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 2:14 PM
> To: healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] PCV valve- from Pep Boys
>
> After three unanswered e-mails to a supplier about the PCV kit, I decided
to
> try and make my own for my Tri-carb. From Pep Boys: Purolator valve PV770
> $4.79. Brass Tite fitting #43075 $1.99. The PCV valve fits nicely inside
> the hose that comes off the top of the valve cover. I did rough up with
> sandpaper the end of the valve that goes into the hose and apply a bit of
> gasket sealer (non hardening), and clamped it with a hose clamp. Took it
> for a drive and it ran great. It MAY have eliminated/ reduced the timing
> cover oil leak that I have been having issues with. Also seemed like less
> engine smell (fuel/ oil)- but it may just be in my head.
>
> The Millers
> "British Car Nuts"
>
> 1957 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 35299
>
> 1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN4 77219
>
> 1964 MGB 40841
>
> 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite AN5 34351
>
> "Always drive them, but remember each drive in an antique car is a test
> drive."
>
>
>
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