Did they install the wrong intake gasket on purpose?

[18tillidie]

Originally Posted by alchemy

If you have the road draft on the front, a breather on the front (with a gasket that doesn’t cover it up), and no hidden PCV, then you should block off the rear breather and be fine. Just like Henry did it, except a couple extra carbs thrown in.

Thanks. I’m going to block off the rear breather.

Still interested in any ideas why they would have blocked both breathers when they did an otherwise impressive build.