The PCV valve NEEDS to connect to the intake manifold. It relies on
the manifold vacuum to operate the valve part of itself, thereby
regulating the flow of crankcase gases that it is ventilating.
Donald.
> From: HD883HUGGR@aol.com
> Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 01:11:52 EDT
>
>
> Bob & Vic (and now Tim): Just to air the thread for the masses: I've been
> following your stories, and as you know I also suffer(ed) from excessive
> crankcase pressure. I just installed a PCV valve where a straight hose used
> to be: connecting VC to air cleaner. I've not put any miles on Hobbs since
> the installation due to work (dumb concept, but necessary to finance the
> toys), but wonder if the PCV valve into the intake (as opposed to into the
> air cleaner) will have the same positive results. Any suggestions?
> Scott
> Hobbs, 77 Spit, daily driver
> Rufio, 75 Spit, drivebable but prepping for to resoration
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