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Description & Operation

A sealed system is used which does not allow entry of fresh air into crankcase. Crankcase vapors and blow-by gases are drawn from the crankcase up to the valve cover and into a hose which runs to the intake manifold side of the air cleaner. Gases then travel through the intake manifold to combustion chambers for burning.

Fig 1: Crankcase Ventilation System
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