2.8 social group...

[Twister]

That's sweet you fixed your truck for free. When I hwas trying to get my truck to fire after the dspark conversion I went through 2 dspark boxes, good thing they come with lifetime warrenties .

 

[Twister]

Hey guys, how do i hook back up my PVC valve now that i have a non feedback carb?

 

[dangerranger83]

Well there should be a port on the back of th carb for it, if not thres a spot that cn be drilled out carfully to accpt one. All you hav to do is have it running to a vaccum source.

 

[Twister]

Can it be running off of one on the vacuum tree?

 

[dangerranger83]

In therory yes it can since that all its hooked to on a carb though I think on a carb the vaccum pull is restricted a bit but could still possibly be done.

 

[Twister]

Ok because I don't feel comfortable drilling any holes on my carb and there is no longer a dedicated port on the back of the carb because it is a nonfeedback carb.

 

[Twister]

So anyone else, can i hook the PCV valve to he vacuum tree?

Not doubting you danger, just like multiple opinions.

 

[Twister]

So what are you guys getting fuel mileage wise out of your 2.8?

 

[dangerranger83]

Well mine doesnt get to temp in the winter but right now, 8-10 mpg on a good day I wanna say. In warmer weather it may do better but have only had the setup since early fall time. I also never got mine truly fine tuned either.

 

[Psychopete]

8-10 mpg on a good day I wanna say.

V8 time

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

V8 time

I get the same milage and I came up with the same solution.

 

[Twister]

Well mine doesnt get to temp in the winter but right now, 8-10 mpg on a good day I wanna say. In warmer weather it may do better but have only had the setup since early fall time. I also never got mine truly fine tuned either.

That's what i am getting . I haven't really fine tuned mine either. I am planning on swapping a TK4 i have, manual hubs and put on some smaller tires. Hopefully that will help some.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

So anyone else, can i hook the PCV valve to he vacuum tree?

Not doubting you danger, just like multiple opinions.

I got your PM, I think it would work ok as long as the smaller fittings/hose don't restrict flow.

What kind of carb are you running? Most should have provisions for it, even the '71 2100 I had on for awhile was set up for a PCV valve.

Here is what is going on (you have the closed type)

 

[Twister]

Thanks for the reply. I am running a Motorcraft 2100 off of a 64-65 mustang. I know on the stock carb there is a large port on the back for the PCV valve to connect to but on mine i dont seem to have one.

 

[Eric Kropp]

I just caught that piece about 8-10mpg......I get around 18........

Eric