Jerry, no. The draft tube is intact (just in case I want to revert back) and it's plugged. I removed the cap on top of the assembly, drilled a .75" hole for the grommet and PVC valve and reinstalled it with sealant. I did consider going with a standpipe to get to the top of the head but thought I'd give this a try first. Sitting in the recliner at 5am and without measuring, the valve is a foot or so above the hole in the block where many install it.

Also being a bit lazy of late, another reason for the experiment is lack of a suitable piece of tubing on the rack needed for more elevation. If the valve pulls oil or a oil mist, I'll cut the swedged portion off the standpipe and weld it to a suitable piece of tubing, raise it up to the valve cover.

Little Bro's motto, "If a things worth doing, it's worth doing twice". I seem to have adopted his motto over the past few years.

RonR

RonR


1951 3600 with Clark flatbed, T5, 4.10 rear
1970 340 Duster
1990 5.0 V8 Miata (1990 Mustang Gt Drivetrain)
1964 CJ5