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andyh1956 · 01-07-2019, 11:04 AM

You should be fine just be sure to use a grade 8 flat washer on your bolts. You may have to drill out the small hole to fit your 7/16" bolts.
OK I see the PCV grommet in the left rocker cover now. I was thrown off by the 327 style oil filler on the manifold plus the breather on the right cover. For the most efficient operation of the PCV system you should do away with the front filler / breather. The fresh air should enter one side of the engine & draw ACROSS the engine to exit at the PCV. Having multiple air inlets COULD cause crankcase evacuation problems (Dead Spots) which could lead to condensation.
If you want to fill the engine oil from the front hunt up a late 327 style tube that had the twist filler cap on it.
Nice looking engine hope it runs as good as it looks!

01-07-2019, 11:04 AM	#25
andyh1956 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: thomastown mississippi Posts: 1,261	Re: Destroyed Thrust Bearing in Newly Built 327 You should be fine just be sure to use a grade 8 flat washer on your bolts. You may have to drill out the small hole to fit your 7/16" bolts. OK I see the PCV grommet in the left rocker cover now. I was thrown off by the 327 style oil filler on the manifold plus the breather on the right cover. For the most efficient operation of the PCV system you should do away with the front filler / breather. The fresh air should enter one side of the engine & draw ACROSS the engine to exit at the PCV. Having multiple air inlets COULD cause crankcase evacuation problems (Dead Spots) which could lead to condensation. If you want to fill the engine oil from the front hunt up a late 327 style tube that had the twist filler cap on it. Nice looking engine hope it runs as good as it looks!