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Shern 08-11-2021 04:03 AM

Fascinating idea... please share images as you go.

So I've run the catch can now for about 1500 miles and have caught about a cup of oil.
The intake manifold, as expected, is bone dry, exhaust smells better, never any black smoke at idle, and so on.

I can see why they added these things in 82.

gregp1962 08-11-2021 10:42 AM

I'm going to do it! I have purchased a new, pretty valve cover on ebay and have 3/4 FNPT aluminum bung welded into it so I can put a 3/4 hose barb on it and run it to a catch can. That, in addition to the stock catch can inside the air filter should eliminate any blow-by pressure. (The cap dances a bit) After doing that, I'll attack any leaks that are left. There's a small chance that this will reduce or eliminate leaks.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...cover-bung.jpg

yuke 08-21-2021 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OM617YOTA (Post 4160303)
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KK61723/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=AKH7Q6S5LSBBS&psc=1

I've had this one in my Amazon cart for awhile. Next step in slowing down the rate at which the truck marks it's spot in the shop. I'll be watching this thread with interest.

Thanks for sharing 617 looks great gonna order one tomorrow

yuke 08-21-2021 01:29 AM

Dieselbenz have any pictures and description on your catch can.

yuke 08-21-2021 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by OM617YOTA (Post 4160506)
That's good info. I wouldn't have guessed size would be a huge problem, but now that I know, I'll look at other options and prioritize something with decent flow.

Can't you just adapt bigger hoses to the amazon catch can

Shern 08-21-2021 04:11 AM

Forgot to ask: what are you doing about the intake side?


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