[TR] Removing PCV system from TR4A

[tom white]

Another option is to convert to a dry sump oil pump with one of the pump 
stages generating vacuum for the crank case.



Best regards,
Tom





>From: Darrell Walker <darrellw at ipns.com>
>To: triumphs at autox.team.net
>Subject: [TR] Removing PCV system from TR4A
>Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:11:04 -0700
>
>Hi,
>
>I'm planning on installing Weber DCOEs on my TR4A.  TerriAnn's page
>has been a huge help on all the technical details, but now I'm
>planning out some of the installation details.  One is what to do
>about the PCV valve/system.
>
>First, I assume that I can't just remove the valve, and run some kind
>of hose/catch tank from the valve cover, or can I?  Looking at the
>design of the valve, it looks like the crankcase gases really only
>come out when they are "pushed" out from the crankcase, and not
>"sucked" out by the manifold vacuum.
>
>Another option is to feed the crankcase into the air cleaners, like
>was done on the TR4.  Again, does this provide much "suction"?
>
>Installing the draft tube really isn't an option, unless someone has
>a trick to remove the plug with the engine still installed.  I did
>think about making up a tube and mounting it in place of the fuel
>pump, but right now I'm planning on keeping the mechanical pump.
>
>So, has anyone "been there, done that" on this?  Or have any other
>ideas?
>
>Thanks,
>Darrell
>
>--
>Darrell Walker
>66 TR4A IRS CTC67956L
>Vancouver, WA, USA
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