Did some stuff to the coupe today

[Chuck]

After reading a thread on the Corral I went out and purchased a PCV valve from a 1988 Thunderbird turbo coupe, part number EV-127-A. This PCV valve is desingned to work with boost and for the $6 it cost me I was definatly willing to try it out. I will post the results after some time to see if it helps with crankcase pressure after some miles.

Also I went to the junk yard last week to get a 3.8 taurus power steering pulley. After getting 2 pullers and not getting any off after about 2 hours of screwing with them I gave up.

Today when I was getting the PCV valve I asked how much for the pulley the guy replied with $14. I couldnt believe how cheap it was and that I waisted my time going to the junk yard to try to get one.

Pulley part# E9DE-3D637-BA

Thats $14 Canadian by the way so figure $10 US funds for a brand new pulley.

Needless to say i felt pretty stupid.

[5150 LX]

That's the funny thing about dealers, some little parts cost out the A**, while others are very reasonable. I've got a list of stuff I need to get from the dealer, just haven't got around to it.

BTW- make sure you let us know how that PCV works out.

[regattacoupe]

Yeah if that PVC does the trick. It is the same size as the 5.0 PCV?

[Chuck]

Ya the PVC valve is identical to the stock one in size and shape but on the inside it looks different.

It seems to be working I went to the track and made a few passes and my dipstick actually stayed in for once, I would say that it's doing it's job.

[Whistler]

I've been looking for a part # for the Taurus pulley for a few weeks now... Thanks for supplying it Chuck!!!! :)

[Mike Gager]

what will the taurus pulley do for us?

[Chuck]

It is for when you switch to a larger crank pulley, it slows down the power steering to add life to the pump.

[Mike Gager]

ahhh gotcha

would the f150 crank pulley require it?

[Chuck]

depends on the mileage and condition of your pump I guess.

I bought a new pump, mine was a little noisy so I thought I would just put the bigger pulley on it for insurance.

[lx-convertible]

Chuck,
did you ever have your PCV spit out on you or was it just your dipstick? I spit mine during the dyno session, and bought a check valve from bowlinggreencustoms.com. I have not installed it yet, but was wondering if you had this problem. I might look into the TBird one if it's worthwhile.

[5150 LX]

Neil, I've had both come out on mine. Was right after I got the Novi on and was utilizing the plumbling as outlined with their install instructions. Switched to an open breather on the oil fill & that seemed to help. Would still occassionally push the dipstick out, so I hooked up a small hose clamp to keep the dipstick in place. Worked pretty well.

I may go with some sort of evac system that ties into the exhaust when I get that far...

[Chuck]

My PVC has never poped out. Mind you that NOVI 1K on crack might be the reason. Im only seeing seven puonds of boost on a cold day.

Yesterday at the track it was 28*C about 86*F here and the car was only making 6#'s. Still managed a 12.00 at 117mph though, I need a tune the car is really rich I get alot of black smoke from the tailpipes.