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Old 06-04-2002, 09:38 PM   #14
J&MStang
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Originally posted by Kisner
On my 68 coupe (302 4V), my breather cap and PCV hose are reversed. The breather cap is on the right (rear) of the engine and the PCV hose is on the left (front) of the engine. Was like that when I got it. I know from the original engine manual they're reversed but was told (maybe incorrectly) it wouldn't matter. Car cranks and idles perfectly but hasn't been run in several years until I finish restoration (couple of months hopefully). Is this going to cause me any problems?
Read your Ford shop manual. The arrangement is always according to crankshaft rotation because it aids rather than opposes airflow through the engine. The only time its reversed is for reverse rotation engines (e.g., some front wheel drive vehicles, marine engines, etc.) Yes, yours still works but not as well as it could.
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