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Shoebox · 08-22-2022, 09:57 AM

I was ordering various small stuff for my 276 8BA from Mac Vanpelt and asked if he had an internal vent pipe (goes in the lifter valley) on hand, and he said yes but that he thought there were two different lengths, 35-48 and 49-53, but not sure which was which, but he has both. He's holding my order till I get back to him. CAN ANYONE WEIGH IN ON THIS?

Thank you!

flatford8 · 08-22-2022, 11:40 AM

I have a ‘38 block that measures 4 1/2 from down in the valley to the intake surface. An 8 BA block I have measures 4 3/4 from the valley to the intake surface. Measurements taken from the edge of the hole where the vent tube goes in to the gasket surface.......Mark

Shoebox · 08-22-2022, 11:48 AM

Mark, big Thank You for the response! This info should enable Mac to ship my order.

flatjack9 · 08-22-2022, 01:16 PM

Yes the 49 to 53 is linger. There is a recess in the intake manifold that it fits up into.

Shoebox · 08-22-2022, 01:27 PM

Jack, thanks for the confirmation. I ended up working with a fella a bit closer to home for me, his name is Dave Martin, said he knows you too.

flatjack9 · 08-22-2022, 01:46 PM

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Yup, known Dave for quite a while. You're in good hands.

19Fordy · 08-23-2022, 09:57 AM

Here's a photo of the 8BA vent pipe without and with old gasket. Top of vent pipe protrudes just above the gasket. Engine is 239 cu. in. 8BA with early style heads. The new gasket is a BEST brand intake gasket #21005E bought here:
https://vintagegasket.com/product-ca...duct_view=grid
USPS shipping was $8.89 for a total of $23.83.

Shoebox · 08-24-2022, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

Here's a photo of the 8BA vent pipe without and with old gasket. Top of vent pipe protrudes just above the gasket. Engine is 239 cu. in. 8BA with early style heads. The new gasket is a BEST brand intake gasket #21005E bought here:
https://vintagegasket.com/product-ca...duct_view=grid
USPS shipping was $8.89 for a total of $23.83.

Fordy,
Thanks for the info and taking the time to post pics. I am assembling my engine using Best gaskets,.... good stuff.

19Fordy · 08-24-2022, 09:16 AM

Shoebox: I applied a thin coating of grease to gasket to make it easier to replace the next time. Torqued intake bolts to 25 ft. lb. Ford torque specs are 23-28 ft. lbs.

08-22-2022, 09:57 AM	#1
Shoebox Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Holmen,Wisconsin Posts: 783	8ba internal breather pipe I was ordering various small stuff for my 276 8BA from Mac Vanpelt and asked if he had an internal vent pipe (goes in the lifter valley) on hand, and he said yes but that he thought there were two different lengths, 35-48 and 49-53, but not sure which was which, but he has both. He's holding my order till I get back to him. CAN ANYONE WEIGH IN ON THIS? Thank you! __________________ I went, I saw, I bought the T shirt 51 Ford Deluxe Tudor 32 Ford roadster 39 Mercury Towncar

08-22-2022, 11:48 AM	#3
Shoebox Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Holmen,Wisconsin Posts: 783	Re: 8ba internal breather pipe Mark, big Thank You for the response! This info should enable Mac to ship my order. __________________ I went, I saw, I bought the T shirt 51 Ford Deluxe Tudor 32 Ford roadster 39 Mercury Towncar

08-22-2022, 01:16 PM	#4
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,526	Re: 8ba internal breather pipe Yes the 49 to 53 is linger. There is a recess in the intake manifold that it fits up into.

08-22-2022, 01:27 PM	#5
Shoebox Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Holmen,Wisconsin Posts: 783	Re: 8ba internal breather pipe Jack, thanks for the confirmation. I ended up working with a fella a bit closer to home for me, his name is Dave Martin, said he knows you too. __________________ I went, I saw, I bought the T shirt 51 Ford Deluxe Tudor 32 Ford roadster 39 Mercury Towncar

08-22-2022, 01:46 PM	#6
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,526	Re: 8ba internal breather pipe Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yup, known Dave for quite a while. You're in good hands.

08-22-2022, 11:40 AM	#2
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,623	Re: 8ba internal breather pipe I have a ‘38 block that measures 4 1/2 from down in the valley to the intake surface. An 8 BA block I have measures 4 3/4 from the valley to the intake surface. Measurements taken from the edge of the hole where the vent tube goes in to the gasket surface.......Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver

08-24-2022, 09:16 AM	#9
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,921	Re: 8ba internal breather pipe Shoebox: I applied a thin coating of grease to gasket to make it easier to replace the next time. Torqued intake bolts to 25 ft. lb. Ford torque specs are 23-28 ft. lbs.