Paul Falabella Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Next stupid question:Got the repaired valley cover back on, Can't seam to get the breather tube to cooperate.Jiggle and twist it and it will not reconnect to the valley pan.Keep jiggling? Or is there a trick?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Please do not be insulted when I ask, but is the bolt it attaches to on the bellhousing already out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Falabella Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Yes needs to be removed to remove tube.BTW never get insulted here, just slap palm to forehead and swear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NikeAjax Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Paul, I can't help but wonder if you have the wrong angle-of-attack? Perhaps try moving the end of the tube more laterally. Also, put a light under the car, and with a mirror, see if you can spot where it's hanging-up.I hope that was some help?Jaybird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 (edited) Perhaps the tube needs to be in place on the valley cover before installing on the block? It would seem this is a tough angle to work when the cast iron block is impeding any motion and aligning the tube. When I pulled my manual transmission I did have some play with the tube to swing it out of the way of the bell housing. I would unbolt the valley cover so the nose can be pulled up and tail down to let the tube align finding home. Place the cover back on and secure. Edited February 25, 2014 by avgwarhawk (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caballero2 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Just a suggestion if you have not already done so, poke some rags into those intake ports. You would be surprised just what a small fastener can to your engine.Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Just a suggestion if you have not already done so, poke some rags into those intake ports. You would be surprised just what a small fastener can to your engine.DanDan speaks volumes with this suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Falabella Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 I thought of having to attach the tube to the pan and will try it if some more jiggling doesn't work.Good advice on the intakes.I have them taped over and thought I was ready to put the manifold back on and then..... I intend to put the Shopvac on them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I took a quick look at my 56 specifically to look at the angle of the port on the valley cover. In the one picture you posted it looks like the right valley cover but the incorrect draft tube. Is it possible you have a draft tube from a 364 or 401 engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Falabella Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 No it it was properly attached and was on this engine. I just can't remember if I removed it with the cover or took it off first.That's what happens when you breathe kerosene heater fumes for too long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I suspect the cover needs to be able to move a bit to help align the two pieces. Pipe and pipe neck on the cover. Perhaps you had the cover lose then removed the tube upon disassembly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Paul, I just did this when I replaced the cylinder head on mine. If I remember correctly, I just rested mine on the rear intake port area of the passenger side head while working on it and it just fell back into place. You may have to remove the valley cover and distributor to get it out of the apparent bind. Those pipes have never been easy: the pipe on my 2 parts cars are beat up on the curve by a hammer.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Like Willie says, my breather pipe just nicely fell into place, before and after removing the valley cover a couple of times. Yours does seem to be too far forward and I agree that you need to loosen off the valley cover to provide the wiggle room that it needs. Hopefully, you can do that without pulling out the distributor. Good luck and remember, Count to ten before throwing tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I had trouble getting mine on too. I wrapped mine in some cloth as not to scratch it. It took several tries but once you get the right angle it dropped right in. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Falabella Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Success! A 5 lb. sledge was all it took!Actually continued jiggling did it. Now if I could only find that bolt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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