RE: [Chrysler300] We're just fuming!

["Bob Jasinski" <rpjasin@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Actually, 1961 was the first year for PCV valves in California.  You will
find coverage of it in the '61 Chrysler supplement, and it shows one
installed on a ram inducted engine!  I have converted my G to a PCV valve, I
found an original, and you can still get them on eBay although the later
ones work fine too.  Over the years I've had some complaints about exhaust
smell while idling stopped, so the PCV has eliminated the gasses from being
expelled.  
 
Having said that, I don't think the downdraft tube is the issue with Keith's
car.  Close inspection of the entire exhaust system, with engine running,
should reveal any small leaks.  In addition, bad trunk seals or a hole
someplace can definitely allow fumes to be pulled in.  I had a similar
problem last September, but traced it to a leaking muffler.  Also, when new
pipes or mufflers are fitted, make sure and use the exhaust system sealant
sold at auto part stores.  I did not use it at first, and upon inspection
with the engine running on a lift, I found significant leakage at the pipe
to muffler joints, then took it apart, applied the sealant, reassembled, and
voila!  No leaks.
 
Bob J
 
 
 
From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of paul
Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2012 1:15 PM
To: Chrysler 300 List
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] We're just fuming!
 
  
On 2/18/2012 3:52 PM, Anthony Rinaldi wrote:
> Hi To All,

> A downdraft tube, on the passenger side valve cover, was used thru the
early 60s. On a hot day with the windows open there can be a definite smell
inside the car cabin dependent upon ambient conditions especially if there
is a wind blowing or not and from what direction. Ask my wife with her
unusually good sense of smell. She would tell you, she told me!

> A PCV valve fixes that condition. Of course that would not be stock. The
other option would be to replace the DDT with another oil breather cap. That
caused a 300 Club member's engine to blow up on a newly rebuilt engine.

> Tony Rinaldi
> 300-F Conv't

Weelllll, since callyfornia mandated PCV's sometime in the 50's one 
could install one and claim it was a California car originally :-)

I do have a few pictures of a 57 392hemi with the PCV setup on it

-- 
Paul Holmgren
Mine: 2 57 300-C's in Indy
Hers: 05 PT GT R/T HO Stage 1
Hoosier Corps L#6



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