62 327 250 hp is smoking!!!!!
10-22-2009, 05:27 PM
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Drifting
Chris beat me to this. I was going to suggest that you install the PCV system. Lot's of guys out there are too young to remember the older cars without PCV would wisp oil vapors/moisture out of the oil fill pipe.
How many of you guys remember when the streets/roads used to have the black stripe down the center of the driving lane where the road draft tubes would spew oil vapors out and discolor the road?
How many of you guys remember when the streets/roads used to have the black stripe down the center of the driving lane where the road draft tubes would spew oil vapors out and discolor the road?
rustylugnuts
10-22-2009, 05:34 PM
#22
Le Mans Master
Sounds like my driveway
Chris beat me to this. I was going to suggest that you install the PCV system. Lot's of guys out there are too young to remember the older cars without PCV would wisp oil vapors/moisture out of the oil fill pipe.
How many of you guys remember when the streets/roads used to have the black stripe down the center of the driving lane where the road draft tubes would spew oil vapors out and discolor the road?
How many of you guys remember when the streets/roads used to have the black stripe down the center of the driving lane where the road draft tubes would spew oil vapors out and discolor the road?
Jack
10-22-2009, 06:46 PM
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Racer
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Many thanks to all of you for your help. I gotta tell you I forgot about the black pipes and I am old enough to remember. Jeff thanks for the post, I still don't know how to do that. I will get on with the oil change, etc. and then take her for a nice ride to the Florida Keys for a margarita! I can appreciate the street rods, I did it to my 55 chev. when I was young but now I keep it simple. My son telling me about this forum was for me a great thing. Lots of great guys and girls who love vettes, what could be better? Thanks again. 
Joe
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10-22-2009, 06:52 PM
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10-22-2009, 07:59 PM
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If you still have a draft tube I would check to see if any vapors are coming out of it. More than likely your oil/vapor separator under the intake could be clogged with caked up old oil.
Back in the day when draft tubes were the norm we used to build a fire and throw the separators in. Then when they cooled we would bang out all the dried crud.
I have installed a PCV system installed in both my 2 x 4 and fuelie 61's. No fumes under the hood.
Joe
Back in the day when draft tubes were the norm we used to build a fire and throw the separators in. Then when they cooled we would bang out all the dried crud.
I have installed a PCV system installed in both my 2 x 4 and fuelie 61's. No fumes under the hood.
Joe
10-22-2009, 08:58 PM
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I will start with the least invasive oil and filter change. I had a senior moment a few posts back. The oil I was told to use was amsoil not amily. He also recommended Wix filters. Getting old is not for sissies.
10-22-2009, 09:10 PM
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BE SURE YOU USE OIL WITH ZINC IN IT OR USE A ZINK ADDITIVE SUCH AS ZDDP.
Most of the current oils no longer have the proper additives for a flat tappit cam and if you are not careful, you may wind up with a flat cam. There are several CF Posts that deal with this situation.
Press on and enjoy your drive.
Chris, CWPASADENA
10-23-2009, 02:17 AM
#29
Melting Slicks
Chris beat me to this. I was going to suggest that you install the PCV system. Lot's of guys out there are too young to remember the older cars without PCV would wisp oil vapors/moisture out of the oil fill pipe.
How many of you guys remember when the streets/roads used to have the black stripe down the center of the driving lane where the road draft tubes would spew oil vapors out and discolor the road?
How many of you guys remember when the streets/roads used to have the black stripe down the center of the driving lane where the road draft tubes would spew oil vapors out and discolor the road?
I thought I was doing a burnout.
