[Healeys] PCV question

[Bob Spidell]

Frank,

You could buy the kit from BCS--it's not too expensive.  Worth it for 
the instructions and explanation that comes with it.  Also comes with a 
gasket for sealing the dipstick tube and the manifold fitting.  You also 
want to seal the vent hole in the oil filler cap--I used a small machine 
screw with a nylon washer so it's reversible.

OTOH, it's a common part--Type 1 IIRC--that you can get at any parts 
store (you want the metal 'inline' configuration).  It's been a while 
since I installed the BCS kit, but I believe the barbed hose fitting 
that came with the kit for the manifold was the wrong thread and I ended 
up tapping my manifold, which I regret.  Found out later there is a 
'fuel type' thread fitting that might have worked without tapping that I 
saw at an AutoZone.

Either way, you'll have to match up the different hose/valve IDs and ODs.


bs


Frank Edwards wrote:
> Been reading this string with interest.  I'd like to put a PCV valve on my
> BJ7.  Which one do I buy?  Is a valve from a similar displacement engine OK or
> is there more to it than that?  I've seen a part number for a Canadian car
> parts store but that doesn't help if you don't live in Canada.  What engine or
> make and model is this valve for?  I've also seen it called a Type 1 metering
> valve.  What is a Type 1 metering valve?
>
>
>
> I put one on my 69 Midget and it didn't really seem to do anything but now I
> realize why.  I have the rocker cover vented.  I'm going to seal that and see
> what ahppens.
>
>
>
> Thanks for the help and food for thought.
>
> 62  BJ7
>
> 61  Bugeye
>
> 69  Midget
>
>
>
> Frank R. Edwards 570-784-4662 logical2 at hotmail.com
>
>
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