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Old 04-15-2018, 11:33 AM   #1
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I have installed a pcv system that uses the wiper port but am not satisfied with this setup. I researched other systems and it seems that using vacuum from a different source may work better. The other source is vacuum from below the carburetor, but would not want to drill a hole in the intake manifold. I would like to keep the manifold untouched in that respect. There must be a plate that has an intake port on it that I can install between the carb and the intake manifold. I run a 239.4 8ba that is stock. Where can I purchase such a spacer plate if there is one available? Thank you in advance.
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Old 04-15-2018, 12:11 PM   #2
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there was a plate for the southwind heater, just small vacuum ports about the size of the wiper port, then the columbia plate with about 3/8 holes
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Old 04-15-2018, 12:23 PM   #3
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Watch eBay for one of those? They have something called a "Saved Search" that is very useful for something like this.
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Old 04-15-2018, 12:32 PM   #4
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I use a 1" varnished wood spacer with a port. Jack E/NJ
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Old 04-15-2018, 12:58 PM   #5
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I'll bet a "Wanted" ad in the "Swap Meet" will make one magically appear (and probably cheaper than eBay).
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Old 04-15-2018, 01:09 PM   #6
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I have a thin spacer for a southwind, but you can find an aluminum spacer and drill it.

https://www.dashman.net/

Look under carb/intake

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Old 04-15-2018, 04:06 PM   #7
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Here's a picture of two different styles of Southwind plates. Let me know if you want one instead of e-bay. All other pieces available as well. Gary
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Old 04-16-2018, 10:06 AM   #8
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Does the Columbia plate work on an 8BA with stock intake manifold using Holley 94? Thank you in advance!
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I would say yes, the plate has also been used in trucks with vacuum 2 speed rears, and power brakes, I would like to make one using phenolic as heat isolation, that way it can be dual purpose
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