F engine with updated valve cover question (1 Viewer)

[jvincig01]

As you can see, I have a F145 but I recently swapped out the old valve cover for a later model. One question, can someone tell me where this open hose vent goes to? I am finishing up my hoses right now and am scratching my head. It's on the drivers side toward the back.

Thanks!
Josh

 

[shawnfj40]

It goes to the air cleaner housing.

 

[GA Architect]

This photo may help.

 

[shawnfj40]

I run a webber :-( but I ran the hose to the lower housing on the air filter on it.

 

[jvincig01]

I run a webber :-( but I ran the hose to the lower housing on the air filter on it.

I am running a weber (for now) as well. So just connect it to the air filter?

 

[65swb45]

I am running a weber (for now) as well. So just connect it to the air filter?

Yup.

 

[CHCP]

I am running a weber (for now) as well. So just connect it to the air filter?

I run a webber :-( but I ran the hose to the lower housing on the air filter on it.

Why the long face Shawn? I run a Weber too and think its a decent carburetor.

 

[jvincig01]

Yup.

That's the valve cover (and rubber gasket) I bought from you a year or so back! I polished it up and put a F145 sticker on it.

 

[shawnfj40]

The Weber is OK but I wish I had just done a good rebuild on the stock carb. The aisin is a really good carb when its done right. The Weber is kind of finicky. I don't hate it but I wouldn't do it again.

 

[CHCP]

Can you de-smog with a stock aisin? That's the main reason I got a Weber. The first one from JTO leaked through a casting seam and I think Weber was very embarrassed by it, sending me another in two days and of course wanting the first one back as quickly. I think the hardest part of connecting the PCV valve hose to the Weber air breather base will be the sharp angles of attachment, may need some 90 degree fittings for it.

 

[3_puppies]

Can you de-smog with a stock aisin?

Yes, many have, it just needs to be done correctly.

 

[Downey]

I have a fully rebuilt and fully baffled Holley 350 with polished aluminum Downey oval air cleaner that sure would look righteous with that polished valve cover. If you'd have any interest you could PM me.

 

[jvincig01]

I have a fully rebuilt and fully baffled Holley 350 with polished aluminum Downey oval air cleaner that sure would look righteous with that polished valve cover. If you'd have any interest you could PM me.

Sounds cool. I'm going to see how this one runs for a while.

 

[Dennis 1970 40]

I have an F-engine, can I buy an F2 valve cover and it will be a simple replacement?

 

[jvincig01]

I have an F-engine, can I buy an F2 valve cover and it will be a simple replacement?

Yup. However.... you cant go with the one that has the raised 2F markings on it. It has to be smooth like the one I have. Not a single leak as the rubber gasket is superior to cork! I picked mine up from Mark @65swb45 and then polished it up. To me, unless you are doing a complete nut and bolt resto, this upgrade is a no brainer.

 

[GA Architect]

 

[jvincig01]

View attachment 1567581

My understanding is that one will not work.

 

[GA Architect]

This one may or may not wont work.

(Copied from the web)

 

[jvincig01]

ah, thats right. i guess i have never noticed the other one before. It kind of worked out well for me that I have no markings and a 1f engine. Kinda looks like it was made for my year.

 

[shelfboy1]

I have a fully rebuilt and fully baffled Holley 350 with polished aluminum Downey oval air cleaner that sure would look righteous with that polished valve cover. If you'd have any interest you could PM me.

i remember that air cleaner i installed many back in the day still have a carb and air cleaner as a wall hanger downey made many good products still have some of thier catalogs also