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Old 07-03-2007 | 01:11 PM
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Hello I am new to the site, I have a question. I am converting my 502 mag which was carb ran, I now am installing an EFI set up(early 90's) on the motor. I can't find where to attatch the tubes from the valve covers for the crankcase ventilation, there is no spot on the flame arrestor. Need help,
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Old 07-03-2007 | 03:29 PM
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It may not use tubes..just buy some crank case breathers that fit in the valve covers..a good SS mesh one costs about $10 at PepBoys or Oreilly's
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Old 07-03-2007 | 04:19 PM
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not CERTAIN thats gonna work... if its the mpi system its a closed system and can't vent to atmosphere without sealing up the ports in the throttle body... my stuff is later than what you are talking about and i could be wrong but but i don't think any of the efi stuff vents to atmosphere from the factory....
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Old 07-03-2007 | 04:32 PM
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Well when I look on the electronic parts disc it shows both side being vented into a baffle then up via another tube. I just don't see where it goes. It is a 93-95 EFI set up.
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Old 07-03-2007 | 04:42 PM
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that tube will go to a port in the throttle body, i am almost certain. now.... on mine i seal up that port and vent to atmosphere because i don't like the oil vapor in the intake... but if you do that you HAVE to seal that port or un metered air will pass...
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Old 07-03-2007 | 07:12 PM
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I belive the HP500EFI is venting to the atmosphere. Please correct me if I am wrong.
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Old 07-03-2007 | 08:20 PM
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I am at a loss, I know it goes to the plenum some where, as the diagram shows,however where. When I got the set up, it had a plug or fitting missing in the front of the plenum, right above the thermostat housing, any ideas what goes there? Any help would be helpful, Thanks Steve
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Old 07-03-2007 | 10:49 PM
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HP 500 vents to the atmosphere. BOB
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Old 07-04-2007 | 01:50 AM
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mine goes right up under the throttle body / air cleaner.

http://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show_...D+ROCKER+COVER
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Old 07-04-2007 | 01:57 PM
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My 1996 Gen VI 502 MPI has a small tube from the right valve cover up to the screen on the bottom of the flame arrestor. #29 in that parts diagram.

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