PCV valve that can be tuned to the engine, and serviced regularly:  http://mewagner.com/


Lawrenceville, GA

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Can you show a photo of the final PCV System Install?

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I still need to get a hose and PCV installed to finish the installation. It may be a bit difficult to get a good photo. I had to search a little to find the teapot adapter that goes on the valley cover after I had the carb installed.
I'll try to take a photo of what I've put together so far next time I work on it.


~DJ~ AKA "Bleach"
1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan 30K original miles

I've seen posted that a Ford 289 PCV works good on a  Y-block, but I can't confirm it...


Paul

What I was suggesting is the actual valve used by FORD (C1TZ 6A666-A) on this period Y-BLOCK (61/64) with an unmodified engine trying to maintain a stock appearance. But, the problem what I have found is that NOS is depleting quickly and prices are out of reason.

People discussing using different applications are usually concerned with a low vacuum engine (camshaft selection, etc) and trying to find an OEM/aftermarket valve which would be compatible.

So, depending on how the OP decides to plumb the installation will determine the type/design of the valve selected. You would then test/monitor crankcase pressure with a vacuum gauge for proper operation.

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Prices are all over the place for the valve. It's still less expensive than that nice adjustable valve but I would still have figure a way to fabricate the pipe that screws on to the valve. I'm thinking maybe to go with an OEM 289 valve since it's close in displacement to the 292.



~DJ~ AKA "Bleach"
1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan 30K original miles

There are 2 currently on eBay for about $50.  The rest  are more than the brand new adjustable one.  You would also want to verify that rebuild parts are available for the NOS one if serviceability is a requirement.  A problem with NOS gaskets and seals is that they shrink over time, so recently manufactured would be ideal for that.

It looks like there are cheaper, newer, aftermarket alternatives, as well.

It would be interesting to perform an actual test with various valves.  On the MEWagner site, they do, however, we can't know how honest it is since they want to sell their pcv valve.  http://mewagner.com/?p=1130


Lawrenceville, GA

Here's what my installation looks like so far. I'm also using a later type distributor. The advance has a vacuum hose nipple instead of a nut type connection which I wish it had.
I sure was hard to get any good photos back there.






~DJ~ AKA "Bleach"
1956 Ford Fairlane Town Sedan 30K original miles

As far as stock appearance goes as mentioned, unless the vehicle is 1961-62 or later, there is no stock appearance factor possible. In our jurisdiction, (Britsh Columbia) even on a stock collector license plate, emission control mods are allowed, along with things like seat belts & later legal lighting, for safety reasons... And I'm also having a bit of a time even getting a suitable spacer locally with the vacuum port, that isn't a square open one, which as Charlie McC pointed out, is not desirable on a dual plane intake. The Casco conversion kit brought in here is far to costly, but I've located longer 5/16" NC/NF studs & am still looking into it.. Thanks to everybody that has contributed on this subject.     


Paul