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> From: Rader <rlr@bbt.com>
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: FIPK-clone PCV? Was Re: 14" FABM for '96?
> Date: Wednesday, October 08, 1997 7:02 AM
>
> Jon Steiger wrote:
>
> > Hmmmm... I've been looking at Sean's web site, and I only noticed the
plans
> > and stuff for a 10" FABM.
>
> I'm in the middle of kludging up a 14" FIPK-clone for my '95. I
> snagged the nice plain chrome Mr. Gasket Daytona 14" air cleaner
> when I chanced upon it buying fluids at a local AutoZone. I don't
> like the embossed logos that come with just about every other brand
> (Edelbrock, K&N, Moroso, et al).
>
> I have not yet purchased the 3" K&N element (the air can came with
> a 2" paper element), but initial tests with tape measure indicate no
> clearance problems.
>
> My problem is the cheeseball PCV fitting they supply with the can.
> I can't believe it would seal, so instead wedged a rubber grommet in
> the center knockout. So far so good, but unfortunately I can't fit
> the stock 1/2" plastic 90deg elbow in there. Can't find a 3/8" to
> 1/2" elbow in town, either.
>
> What have you other FIPK-clone kludgers done for PCV fittings?
> I was a little concerned about sucking oil through the throttle body
> as well, and was even considering putting a breather filter in there.
> Any ideas?
>
> The upshot is that the 14" can should fit in your '96, and if you're
> willing to trust the silly bolt-on PCV fitting, you'll have it up and
> running in about 15 minutes. Or you can be anal-retentive like me. ;)
>
> Ron
I enlarged the knockout hole and used the grommet and fitting from the
factory filter housing.
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