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PCV drain tube on LT4 interferes with motor mount

2.5K views 1 reply 2 participants last post by  SoCal805  
#1 ·
Son and I are building a '71 C10. Have a wet sump LT4 to go in a Roadster Shop Spec Chassis. We ordered the Chassis ready for the LT4 and the motor mount kit RS makes. There is a PCV drain tube from the factory catch can that runs right through the motor mount area. The Roadster shop motor mount sits flush on the engine bosses and this tube is in the way. I don't want to eliminate this system. Before I start grinding on the webs around the motor mounts or cutting up the tube that came on the engine I was wondering if anyone else solved this problem? (Web grinding would allow the tube to go back further and possible not hit the motor mount) We want to use the stock oil pan. I know there is an item from Schwartz for a Holly oil pan but we don't plant to use an aftermarket oil pan. I cut the bracket off the drain tube thinking it might free up room. Thanks
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#2 ·
Given the soft section of that PCV line is a crimp connection to hard line....I would cut it there and re-route it away from offending area and re-crimp in soft line accordingly. You could also just flare the hard line ends and use PCV rated soft hose and clamps

With that said if minimal grinding of webbing to clearance works...part of modding cars if that solution works