The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop My 283ci was delivered TODAY.

I don't know the history of my truck. From the engine I.D. number it is the original year engine (1957)truck 283. Mine has the crankcase vent canister under the intake manifold and then a rubber bushing in the hole in the top of the block, an elbow then steel and rubber hose with a PCV valve inline before it connects to vacuum. Being a 2 ton with a 2 bbl. and factory governor I don't know if the PCV was factory or a later modification to help keep the engine clean. It was born in Flint and has always been a Michigan truck so I can't see emissions being the focus. Mine also has the early heads with the offset valve cover screws, valve covers and timing chain cover are stovebolt screws - not hex head so I'm thinking it's all original.