Ideas for breather (crossram)

[Spooky]

Looking for ideas for a breather for the right side valve cover. I don't want to buy the VERY expensive crossram air cleaner fitting.
http://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/store/product/13866/1968-1969-Camaro-302-Z-28-Chevrolet-Crossram-Air-Cleaner-Elbow-Assembly-Made-In-The-USA%21/

I do have a factory style inline flame arrester but no way to connect from the air cleaner to the valve cover. My air cleaner is a repop wide base with out any holes in it. Anybody have an alternative fitting for the air cleaner base? My intake is a STR10 Edelbrock, so far from stock.
https://s19.postimg.cc/woikysb4j/20180603_171152.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/4bn38bpe7/)

Thanks
Scott

[67 Nova Boy]

This is whom I buy my cross ram parts from...great guy and will work with you on pricing.

His parts are better then everyone else on eBay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-1969-Camaro-Crossram-302-Z-28-Air-Cleaner-Elbow-Complete/163016327114?hash=item25f487bfca:g:ZoEAAOSwT6pVkcJ e

Of...if the price comes way down or they repo these...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-70-CHEVY-396-427-ORIG-GM-VALVE-COVER-CHROME-PUSH-IN-AC-BREATHER-CORVETTE/401399230897?epid=1123294701&hash=item5d754231b1:g:GaMAAOSwDQJZsBxl

Or...will this work some how?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-GM-1964-65-Chevy-II-Nova-SS-Chevelle-Malibu-Wagon-230-6cyl-Chrome-Breather/123131191952?epid=12018013921&hash=item1cab30e290:g:xDkAAOSwzvpa0Lfx:sc:USPSPrio rity!19446!US!-1

Or...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chrome-Push-on-Valve-Cover-Air-Breather-Cap-Chevy-GM/332671791013?hash=item4d74c8afa5:g:PKgAAOSw9N1Vy5u r

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[novadude]

Any 3/4" push-in chrome aftermarket breather will work in the stock valve cover. Mr Gasket and others make these for under $10. Some are available with no name or markings.

[Spooky]

Thanks for the comments! The problem with the push in breathers, is that the fuel log is in the way. I can do a factory elbow and hose, but that fitting seems to be expensive for a repop. I guess it is a suppy/ demand thing. Any other ideas?

Scott

[seventieshow]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Eaton-Aeroquip-2024-4-8S-90-Degree-Male-Elbow-JIC-37-Degree-NPT-End-Types/202185904793?hash=item2f13381299:g:KY8AAOSw4DxaWcS v

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Corvette-NEW-RH-Valve-Cover-to-Air-Cleaner-Breather-Elbow-Tube-327-350-1968-1972/202222478456?hash=item2f15662478:g:Z-oAAOSw61hafKts

I'd find a way to connect these. A PVC system needs to closed (routed from air cleaner to valve cover) to function properly, although open breathers will work. Find a 90 degree end that is threaded in the correct size (the one I posted is just an example).

[L78racer]

Thanks for the comments! The problem with the push in breathers, is that the fuel log is in the way. I can do a factory elbow and hose, but that fitting seems to be expensive for a repop. I guess it is a suppy/ demand thing. Any other ideas?

Scott

is there a PCV valve in the other (left) valve cover? move that to the right side and put the push-in breather in the left side.

[67 Nova Boy]

No vacuum manifold port on that side of the engine to run PCV on a cross ram. He might have it tide into the booster as well so really not an option.

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[67 Nova Boy]

https://www.realtruck.com/s-b-crankcase-vent-filter-breathers/26-1000.html

Scroll down page to see different size Outer diameter's

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[Spooky]

Dave is right. I do have the pcv tee'd into the booster port. It's not pretty but works. I was looking for more of a stock-ish look. I never even thought of an AN fitting under the air cleaner. The chrome VC breathers would look a little out of place (not that the msd box and K&N style filter doesn't)

[Salvatore]

Use the flame arrestor breather. I used them on my race car for many years after I saw Grump using them on his Vega. No issues with them.

[NorCam]

Use the flame arrestor breather. I used them on my race car for many years after I saw Grump using them on his Vega. No issues with them.

I'm with Sam there. Run the flame factory type arrestor since you mentioned you have one? I think I might have a template kit for the hole in the base if you need one. Easy to drill that and mount the arrestor.

I think you might have less issue if you ditch that fuel log and run a conventional set of hard lines? Just saying. :)

What hood are you running with that tall breather? Fiberglass Crossram hood?

[Salvatore]

Yes, not sure about that fuel log either. Whats the advantage?

You can usually find the flame arrestor's in junk yards on 68?? to maybe 72 Chevy pickups or even the bigger trucks with that air cleaner set up.

[Spooky]

Yes running a fiberglass crossram hood. The fuel log is a part of the Edelbrock STR10 kit. I bought the intake quite a few years ago NOS. It had everything including directions, fuel log and fittings and linkage. I think I found what I need. Should be here in a couple of days. I will report back.

I could use the correct spot to drill the intake Graeme.

Scott

[NorCam]

Sent you a PM Scott

[Spooky]

So.... It went better than expected! Found a fitting. It was a bulkhead heater hose fitting made by vintage air part number 34236-vug. Bought at Summit for 19.00 + shipping. It is a 5/8 fitting, but the 3/4 went over the "fat" end which is used for the hose stop.
https://s19.postimg.cc/dnllbwoc3/20180607_180156.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/rh9y0ygxb/)
Graeme (NorCam) sent me some great pics on where to drill the hole. (Thanks Graeme!) Drilled with a unibit. Also drilled the top for the cotter pin with a 1/8 bit.
https://s19.postimg.cc/55c57n2er/20180607_180458.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/lgc93yewf/)
Installed a 90 deg fitting on the valve cover. I have to find the box with all the valve cover fittings so this plastic one was used for mock up till that box is found. Cut in the 3/4 heater hose. Installed in less than an hour.
https://s19.postimg.cc/v0vvqurdv/20180607_181419.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/8oy2xgs9r/)
https://s19.postimg.cc/x5g8rynvn/20180607_181500.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/l3kuxten3/)
https://s19.postimg.cc/wh7e8fozn/20180607_181709.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/k2km83xhb/)
https://s19.postimg.cc/92zewies3/20180607_181914.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/6yf1vfd5b/)

Thank you to everyone that had a comment or idea.
Happy days!
Scott

[NorCam]

Well done...if only I could move that fast. So buried in business these days that I haven't touched either of my cars.