PCV Hose Question

[Bdrennan]

So I installed new Intake Manifold and Carb today, but ran into an issue with my PCV hose not being long enough to reach the new carb.

Is there a certain type of hose that has to be used for this? Google hasn't netted the best results to my query so far.

Thanks!

 

[will e]

If you go to your local auto store and tell them you want a PCV hose they can help you out. Bring an example piece. They are a bit stronger than normal vacuum hoses and typically contain some nylon thread for additional strength.

 

[Bdrennan]

Great thanks

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[Bill73Ragtop]

Take the old so they can match the diameter size the first time.

 

[Bdrennan]

So they only had fuel vapor line and they said it should work. Looks similar but are they correct? Will this be ok?

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[Stanglover]

So they only had fuel vapor line and they said it should work. Looks similar but are they correct? Will this be ok?

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National Parts Depot list part # 6A664-4A for 19.95. It is a cut to length piece and has a preformed elbow. Assuming you are using a factory oil/PCV cap with a correct PCV valve #6A666-4. It also depends on what carb you are using. Mine is a Holley and the PCV port is in the front. I actually bought the 65 hose, #6A664-6A and added extra length with a straight plastic connecter tube. That seems to work Ok, but doesn't look as neat.

Hope that helps,

Geoff.

 

[will e]

So they only had fuel vapor line and they said it should work. Looks similar but are they correct? Will this be ok?

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It should. Look and see if it collapses at idle. Then just keep an eye on it to make sure it isn't cracking over time.

 

[secluff]

As long as the hose manufacture states that is the application it should work. Our shop worked on a large amount of competitive make vehicles so we carried Gates hoses to service them. One of the hoses was listed for fuel/pcv use. Do not use regular vacuum hose as it will soften from the oil vapors and collapse. And as one customer found out, don't use a piece of garden hose as it will collapse also! LOL http://www.gates.com/products/automotive/passenger-car-and-light-truck/fuel-system/safety-stripe-ii-return-fuel-line-pcv-evaporative-emission

 

[Bdrennan]

As long as the hose manufacture states that is the application it should work. Our shop worked on a large amount of competitive make vehicles so we carried Gates hoses to service them. One of the hoses was listed for fuel/pcv use. Do not use regular vacuum hose as it will soften from the oil vapors and collapse. And as one customer found out, don't use a piece of garden hose as it will collapse also! LOL http://www.gates.com/products/automotive/passenger-car-and-light-truck/fuel-system/safety-stripe-ii-return-fuel-line-pcv-evaporative-emission

Thanks everyone. I'll use this for now and order the for sure correct stuff.

Can't wait to get it started this afternoon and see if I got it sealed up good. Have been letting it set for 24 hours per the Peramatex Gasket Maker instructions.

 

[Bdrennan]

Hopefully the last question regarding this...

As I said before the previous owner of my car apparently did some vacuum hose rerouting and I have it all pretty well figured out now with the new carb.

One thing I need to ask...

There are three connections on the body of the car toward the windshield. Two of them have vacuum hoses going to various functions. However the third had a hose going to a PVS valve. That valve had a hose running to the EGR system. Since I removed the EGR system, can I remove that PVS valve and the connected hoses? It seems to hook to nothing, but I just want to make sure I'm not unhooking something the car needs.