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By JohnR - 11 Years Ago
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Rebuilding a 1959 292 from an Edsel Ranger. Original intake, spacer and autolite 2100. It has a 1/4" plastic carb spacer (no ports) that is cracked.
Anybody know where I can get a replacement? I can't seem to find it at the normal places.
Should I switch from the smoker tube to a PCV valve? Why?
If so does it connect into a vacuum port on the carb spacer? That would require a thicker spacer and my carb studs would be too short.
Would I need to drill a hole in a valve cover and get grommet?
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By JohnR - 11 Years Ago
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It looks like the easiest way is to remove the road draft tube and mount and replace it with a PCV grommet and right angle valve, run that to a new carb spacer with a PCV port. Sounds easy. Anybody know where I can get the spacer? I think I would prefer plastic (Phenolic) to isolate the carb from some of the engine heat.
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By slick56 - 11 Years Ago
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This on eBay..
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1957-57-FORD-T-BIRD-4-bbl-PCV-KIT-CARBURETOR-SPACER-HOSE-AND-VALVE-KIT-/310872866460?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4861777e9c
I think the alloy spacer will isolate the heat with gaskets each side.
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By JohnR - 11 Years Ago
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Thanks for the link but that is for a 4 barrel, mine as mentioned is a 2100 which is a 2 barrel.
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By Ted - 11 Years Ago
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Many of the mid-Sixties, early Seventies Ford engines with two barrel carbs did come with a one inch spacer that had a port at its backside for a PCV valve.
A quick search on ebay finds these among others.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-1966-1967-1968-FORD-MERCURY-2-BARREL-CARB-SPACER-PLATE-289-302-351-390-460-/171300456483?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27e24d8823&vxp=mtr
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By lyonroad - 11 Years Ago
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Make sure these are not EGR (exhaust gas recirculating) valve plates. They look similar. Had one (several) on a '74 F250. The exhaust gasses ate holes through them in a matter of months. I believe Ford replaced them with cast iron. I made a plate from steel and got rid of the EGR valve.
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By carl - 11 Years Ago
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JohnR (10/16/2014)
Rebuilding a 1959 292 from an Edsel Ranger. Original intake, spacer and autolite 2100. It has a 1/4" plastic carb spacer (no ports) that is cracked. Anybody know where I can get a replacement? I can't seem to find it at the normal places. Should I switch from the smoker tube to a PCV valve? Why? If so does it connect into a vacuum port on the carb spacer? That would require a thicker spacer and my carb studs would be too short. Would I need to drill a hole in a valve cover and get grommet? I f you decide to use a original spacer I have one that is good shape, no cracks Carl
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By JohnR - 11 Years Ago
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Carl, I'd like to stay stock if possible so I would be interested in the original spacer. Email or IM please.
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By PF Arcand - 11 Years Ago
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John: If I understand what you said was about replacing the draft tube with a plate with the pcv in it? If so keep in mind that you have to prevent oil from directly splashing against it. Clearance issues maybe? Another more common way if you have the intake off, is to either obtain a T.Bird or some trucks style valley covers, that have the rear vent style draft tube. You just need the top part, not the actual draft tube. It can be modified to accept a suitable PCV, and has an oil deflector underneath Or you could cut a suitable hole in your existing cover for the grommet. But in that case you will need to fab an oil deflector for underneath... Others on here will have details on what is a suitable type & size PCV etc.
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By JohnR - 11 Years Ago
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My 59 valley cover does have the rear draft tube port with an oil shield under. It looks like I can just put a grommet for the PCV in the top hole.
I think I will put it together with the draft tube first. If I decide to change it I think I can get it done from the top without pulling the intake again - I'll double check for clearance but I think there is room.
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By carl - 11 Years Ago
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JohnR (10/19/2014)
Carl, I'd like to stay stock if possible so I would be interested in the original spacer. Email or IM please. I sent you a pm Carl
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