Guys,
Let us not forget about the 1968 TR250 having a PCV valve:)
Todd
3705L(under construction!)
http://home.fuse.net/tristatetriumphs
>From: "Jim Swarthout" <jswarth1@tampabay.rr.com>
>Reply-To: "Jim Swarthout" <jswarth1@tampabay.rr.com>
>To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
>Subject: RE: RE: PCV on a Good's Triple intake?'s
>Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 18:44:35 -0500
>
>Tim,
>
>Calm....Calm...Take a deep breath!
>
>I never suggested that Richard Good does not make superior products. I
>have no idea who Richard Good is!!! I've never met him! I'm certain that
>he has engineered his products to be beneficial to the TR
>enthusiast...otherwise he would not be in business!!!
>
>That's why I suggested that the manufacturer be contacted first
>regarding any installation issues!
>
>Don't attach the engine breather tube to the charcoal canister!!!
>
>This is all wrong...
>
>Jim
>
>-----Original Message-----
>
>When fitting a Goodparts triple manifold (as I have done), you simply
>need one more T fitting and a bit of extra hose. The
>1969-model-year-only "PCV" valve (which is not really a PCV valve) is
>not used. Run hose from the valve cover to the first T piece. From
>this T piece, connect a hose to the rear carb breather fitting, and
>another hose going to another T piece. From this T piece, run a hose
>to the middle carb breather fitting, and another hose going to another
>T piece. From this final T piece, run a hose to the front carb
>breather fitting, and a hose to the carbon canister. And you're done.
>
>The "PCV" valve (which was only fitting on 1969 cars) simply applies a
>vacuum to the crankcase ventilation circuit, since 1969 cars did not
>connect the crankcase tubes to the carb breather fittings. On cars
>after 1969, there is no PCV valve at all, the crankcase vent is simply
>connected to a breather fitting on each carb, which provides vacuum.
>
>However, it's a lot cleaner just to run a hose from the valve cover to
>the carbon canister (which is what I have done). This keeps your carbs
>cleaner, and still allows the crankcase to vent. After all, why would
>you want your engine breathing in all that dirty crankcase air!
>
>By the way Jim, Richard Good's triple manifold fits perfectly, and
>comes with everything the installer needs. It's an excellent product.
>
>Tim Holbrook
>1971 TR6
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