Dave wrote:
>
> Hello all !
> It's been a while since I've been able to check in on the list.
> Meanwhile I have brought the $600 '67 midget back to life (after 5+ years
> in some guy's driveway)
> Still, there are a few kinks to work out ...
> My crankcase breather is sending oil into the intake manifold thus
> creating an enormous amount of smoke.
> When disconnected all is well (except for the leaking)
> I disassembled and cleaned the valve an everything appeared to be okay.
> Is it possible that the oil separator cannister thingy attached to the
> rocker cover is bad ?
> There is nothing in the repair book pertaining to that part.
> Should I purchase a new valve ($100 +) and try again or is my problem
that
> strange little cannister.
>
> since we're on the subject of smoke ...
> Like I said, with the oil breather disconnected the engine runs great and
> smoke free.
> However, when warm, if I sit at a stop light for more than 30 seconds
I'll
> get a big puff of smoke
> when the light changes and I pull away. ????
> When warm the oil pressure is 35-40 at idle and right around 60 when
> driving. Water temp stays at 180
>
> Thanks for any and all help !
>
> Dave Fox
> '67 Midget (w/403 miles of spridget driving under my belt)
Dave
You can try a generic PCV inplace of the original, I have one from a
Chrysler on one Sprite but do not know which model Chrysler. It works.
The only thing in the t/dhain cover oil separator is some wire wool, not
steel wool but something like a heavy stainless wire wool pot scrubber.
In fact, that's what I use to replace the old wire, a brand new pot
scrubby from K-mart. It is easier then trying to clean the original and
only costs $1.59 for 2.
Your PCV may have a hole in the diaphram or a bad spring, If the spring
is there and you are sure it has NOT been stretched, there may be a tear
in the rubber diaphram. Motorhead stocks the rubbers, 1-800-527-3140.
Good Luck
Frank
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Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ
Too many LBCs
3 Sprites, an Austin A40, and an Austin Mini all on the road.
1 Jaguar XJ6 family car, 1 Racer Midget project , & 2 Parts Spridgets
Check out my home page at http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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