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Quadrajet Problem Solving => Dialing in your rebuilt Quadrajet carburetor => Topic started by: makomark on June 10, 2009, 02:49:53 PM

Title: Mods needed when adding PCV system
Post by: makomark on June 10, 2009, 02:49:53 PM

I'm contemplating adding a real PCV system on my marine big blocks. The OEM system is only a pair of tubes running from the valve covers to the flame arrester; ie there's no "positive' venting going on.

Other than tapping the baseplate and adding a hose barb, I'm hoping nothing more is needed (carb-wise) than to reset the idle speed and mixture screws. Any thoughts from the "been there, done that" group?

tnx    mark

Title: Re: Mods needed when adding PCV system
Post by: Cliff Ruggles on June 13, 2009, 03:21:32 AM

I can't see where adding it would be a negative anyplace.  Marine applications did not use a vacuum advance either, due to the "low" vacuum situations those engines typically see during use, as they are heavily loaded most of the time.  A PCV system should work fine, and it will help clean up the engine and extend oil change intervals, unless you are running around most of the time at full throttle!.....Cliff