[Healeys] PCV installation BJ8

[Bob Spidell]

Yes, the mechanic--a New Zealander--is very meticulous; he's also an A&P 
(Aircraft&Powerplant) mechanic. I asked him to install a rear crank 
seal, but he insisted a PCV was preferable.

My BN2 has a rear crank seal but pees oil. I'm looking to fit a PCV 
valve; it has a lot of crankcase pressure and I suspect the 'road draft' 
system isn't doing its job, possibly exacerbated by the seal.

Thanks for the tip, think I'll grab a couple; did you have it sized per 
the spec, or just take a SWAG?

Bob

On 3/21/2022 7:28 PM, Tom Mitchell wrote:
> Bob,
> That is impressive work!
>
> I used "AC CV727C PCV Valve American Motors 1970-65 6 Cyl." I found it 
> on eBay.
>
> Someone told me that " NAPA PCV VALVE Part #: CRB 29292" would work, 
> yet I have not tried it.
> image.png
> .
> I used two pieces of hose (one inside the other) to get the seal needed.
> I'm impressed with the reduction of oil on my floor pan.
>
>
> Tom Mitchell
> Ann Arbor, Mi. 48103
> 65 BJ8 Mark  III BRG
>
> On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:30 PM Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>     Here's how my mechanic did it. Best to balance both carbs, but
>     using the
>     unused port on the manifold works OK too.  I ran that way for many
>     years; the thread is some sort of Brit thread, I drilled and
>     tapped it
>     for an American one.
>
>     On 3/21/2022 10:51 AM, Michael DiVito via Healeys wrote:
>     > Planning to install a PCV on my BJ8 and having trouble finding
>     the right hardware to connect to the manifold. The plug in the
>     manifold where I will connect the PCV is 3/8” with a fine thread
>     pattern. Does anyone know where I might purchase a suitable
>     connector which has the correct 3/8” threaded end for the manifold
>     connection and a 1/2” barbed end for connection to the PCV?  Also
>     if anyone has already done a PCV install advice appreciated.
>     >
>     > Michael P. DiVito
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