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rocklandrambler
AMC Addicted Joined: Feb/09/2013 Location: Nanuet, NY Status: Offline Points: 3953 |
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Tom, I did use the correct PCV valve. In the picture it fit nicely into the body shell of an old fuel filter to dress it up a little. The oil filter shouldn't be in the way since this same system was used on my '64 Classic. The PVC line doesn't connect directly to the carb. There should be a plug under the carb on the block.
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farna
Supporter of TheAMCForum Moderator Lost Dealership Project Joined: Jul/08/2007 Location: South Carolina Status: Offline Points: 19608 |
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As stated, there should be a plug under the carb in the head, not the 1/2" plug as that was used for power brakes, but another smaller plug IIRC. Won't hurt to use the big plug though as long as you don't have power brakes. The tube just runs under the oil filter plate close to the block. You can use a rubber tube the whole way, but it would sag. On the original there is a short straight tube at the front cover, each end of the PCV valve, and at the 90 coming out of the plug. You know, they might have used the big plug come to think of it... been a while since I've had a 196 with PCV...but I seem top recall a 90 in the big plug. None of my 61-63 Americans or the 64 I had had power brakes. Neither did my 63 Classic (originally a 196 car), though I only drove it a few months that way before putting in a 4.0L).
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Frank Swygert
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IowaTom
AMC Nut Joined: Mar/07/2018 Location: Kent Washington Status: Offline Points: 448 |
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"under the carb in the head"
Frank, do you mean the cylinder head? I'll have to poke around the base of the carb to find it. I don't have power brakes, so I suppose I could use the spot in the intake if need be. Thanks again!
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rocklandrambler
AMC Addicted Joined: Feb/09/2013 Location: Nanuet, NY Status: Offline Points: 3953 |
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Tom, go to eBay and do a search for AMC cars for sale. Currently there is a '64 American convertible for sale. Check out the 3rd engine picture to see where the PVC line should connect at the engine. This particular car has sort of a make=shift system but it does show the connection under the carb.
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1974 Hornet X (new) 1975 Gremlin X (new) 1964 Classic 660 Cross Country 1965 American 440-H |
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tomj
AMC Addicted Joined: Jan/27/2010 Location: earth Status: Offline Points: 7522 |
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on the drivers side of the head, just down from the outside carb stud (1 bbl carb at least) are one or two tapped holes, 3/8" NPT i think. that's where the PCV attaches, via an elbow, on at least 63 Calif. cars. the PCV is metal, screws in sideways, and has a metal tube that runs forward and around and down to the front side civer.
i thoguht i had pics on my website (then found the home page of my website is broken, partially restored now, will fix tomorrow). i also thought i had taken enough pics of the condensation can i made but i don't. again, tomorrow. it's definitely doing its job. the lower, large hose to the can is wet with oil, but the PCV in the top is dry. i am surprised taht much oil gets through the baffled side cover, but it definitely does. |
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1960 Rambler Super two-door wagon, OHV auto
1961 Roadster American, 195.6 OHV, T5 http://www.ramblerLore.com |
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