Oil Catch Can Question..

[minendrews68]

Does anyone use a oil catch can on early Chevrolet engines? I see a lot of information on the LS engines, but I haven't found any for Early models.
On another question, What do you guys think about this http://www.automotivepartsfactory.co...-80705015.html being used for a radiator overflow on a '68 Camaro? The '68 never had one (overflow reservoir) and thought this would be pretty cool and it has a sight glass. Of course if someone else has any ideas I'm all ears.

Carl

[cluxford]

what's your question on catch cans ? I run two on my BBC

[408maro]

I run a moroso on my sbc

[minendrews68]

I'm guessing these are not LS motors. I have a SBC (non LS). How did you hook these up, and what did you use?

Thanks
Carl

[indyjps]

This, except route them to a vented catch can. You can plumb them into the valve covers anyway that works for your engine compartment.
Youre just routing the pvc system to a container.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedw...Tube,1887.html

[TheJDMan]

Carl,
That catch can you linked to looks like a pretty good deal for $39. I don't currently have an oil catch can but I may have to buy one of those.

Steve

[cluxford]

I have two of these, one for each bank, run braided line from front of valve cover to the can. http://www.jegs.com/p/Aerospace-Comp...49803/10002/-1

[minendrews68]

Carl,
That catch can you linked to looks like a pretty good deal for $39. I don't currently have an oil catch can but I may have to buy one of those.

Steve

Yeah, I think so too. I was also wondering if I could incorporate the same piece into a radiator overflow. I like it that it has a sight glass on the outside.

Carl

[Motorcitydak]

My thoughts are that every engine should have a catch can. A vacuum on the crank case is great for many reasons but that will draw oil into the intake coating it with junk. That can you posted looks fine for a catch can, but not a radiator overflow. An overflow tank needs only one port and it needs to be on the bottom so that the radiator can draw in fluid, if it tried to draw in fluid off that one it would only get air, plus you would want a cap to fill it with. Take your pick, they are about the same price
http://www.automotivepartsfactory.co...&Submit=Search

[minendrews68]

My thoughts are that every engine should have a catch can. A vacuum on the crank case is great for many reasons but that will draw oil into the intake coating it with junk. That can you posted looks fine for a catch can, but not a radiator overflow. An overflow tank needs only one port and it needs to be on the bottom so that the radiator can draw in fluid, if it tried to draw in fluid off that one it would only get air, plus you would want a cap to fill it with. Take your pick, they are about the same price
http://www.automotivepartsfactory.co...&Submit=Search

I like that the oil catch can has a sight glass. I think if you hooked a hose up to the inlet, that went to the bottom of the can it could be used for a radiator overflow. The other inlet could be left open so as not to build up pressure. I see what you mean about a fill cap though. It looks like the top might come off with the exception of the cutout that the mounting bracket goes into. I might look at some of the original plastic housings that are translucent if I can't find something I can check levels with. I really like the looks of the aluminum though.
The overflow on my Chevrolet truck, and on my wife's Mustang, and just about all the others I've seen go into the top with the hose going to the bottom of the tank is the reason I mentioned that way.

[Motorcitydak]

Yeah, if you could get one of those fittings to have a hose go to the bottom of the tank, that could work. Maybe then figure out a way to use the other fitting as a fill spot. You could also add a sight glass to their radiator overflow tanks if you are still set on needing one

[minendrews68]

That's an idea...