My 47 has been burning quite a bit of oil, even to the point of spewing oil on start up. I was thinking it was engine wear, but now I think it's the PCV valve sucking oil. I like the old school look and want to keep it if possible. When I put the valve covers on I put a hole in one and welded a baffle in that was removed from a stock '70s cover. Then added a grommet and put the PCV valve in the stock location. The hose goes directly into the manifold. The motor is a basically stock 350 4bbl.
I'm thinking several thing but could use some advice/ideas. The baffle might need to have better weld coverage to keep oil from coming in from the side/top of the baffle.
Are there different PCV valves that I could try? Should I add a breather to the other side? Is running the hose directly into the manifold to much suction?
It's pretty cold here in central Michigan so I likely won't be addressing the issue for a couple months, but want to have a plan.
