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Old 02-02-2008 | 06:05 PM
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I have been having a minor problem with oil pushing past the breathers. The engine is fresh, leakdown is good. Normal amount of blow by, nothing to even consider. The problem only occurs after long full throttle or near full throttle runs. Even then, it isnt much. It just squirts out a bit of oil on both valve covers. Its just that I am such an anal SOB, it bothers the crap out of me. I have looked into hooking up a recovery system, but cant find anything I like. What are you guys doing?
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Old 02-02-2008 | 06:10 PM
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Is there a baffle on the inside of the valve cover?
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Old 02-02-2008 | 06:41 PM
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Run puke tanks on the motors if it bothers you.I got two for sale ,was going to put them on my blower motors but had no room. JOHN
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Originally Posted by MOBILEMERCMAN
Is there a baffle on the inside of the valve cover?
Yes, there are baffles inside of the adapters that screw into the covers.
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Old 02-02-2008 | 08:14 PM
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Run puke tanks on the motors if it bothers you.I got two for sale ,was going to put them on my blower motors but had no room. JOHN
I was thinking of puke tanks, but couldnt figure out a way to plumb them that satisfied me.
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this worked for me...ya have to make it your self but it works great
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Old 02-03-2008 | 09:01 AM
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Thanks, that is what I was thinking of. The only problem is I cant find anything to screw into the covers, except for what I have. Anyone done something similiar with 2 piece Eckerts like I have?
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Old 02-03-2008 | 10:36 AM
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Are the breather holes threaded in your valve covers if so you can use aeroquipp fittings to get to what ya need i will find a pick for ya.........If they are not ya have to weld a threaded fitting from the back side......
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Old 02-03-2008 | 10:38 AM
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I was lucky mine were already aluminum, so i just welded some #12 90's into my threaded bungs hope this helps......I think imco makes something also, check there web site....
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Old 02-03-2008 | 10:49 AM
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Vinny, let me know what you come up with. I will have to do something with mine also.
I have regular Chevy Aluminum covers.. push in with grommets.

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