Intro and a question (PCV Valve)...

[Blue Beard]

First let me introduce myself briefly. Name is andrew from the central coast of California. This is my third Scout II. I originally bought one because I could not afford a k5 blazer. I took the entire thing apart in my garage and with a lot of help from friends (mostly them and not me) put it back together. Then I was able to afford a k5. Bought it and within 6 months hated it and wanted a Scout again. So I sold the k5 and bought another Scout. Had a guy rebuild much of it because I didn’t have the time. Then I sold it when I moved to a new house because I had no room for it. I bought one and plan on making it a daily driver capable of light off-roading. One thing I really missed was the helpful IH community. Not to mention just a awesome rig. I was excited to see IH only having their own forums.

Fast forward six years later and I just could not deal with it anymore. Well out of site, out of mind, 100's of beers later I cannot remember many of the things I learned working on them in the past. So I hope to find some help as I try and address the things that need to be addressed in the next few weeks and months to make this rig what I want it to be.

First question: is this hole in the center of the first picture where the pcv valve goes? Isn’t there supposed to be a rubber grommet in there for the pcv valve to fit into.

The second picture has what was in it next to what I bought. I didn’t pull the old crusty hose of what was in it because I was afraid I wouldn’t get it back on until I get the right equipment.

 

[ihpartsjeff]

Welcome back to IH's!

The pcv valve you have should pop right into the grommet on the valley pan. If it won't then chances are the existing grommet is old and hard. We have new ones available on our online store. But you do seem to have the correct parts there.

 

[Blue Beard]

But the metal piece in the end of that hose does look the same as the piece I got. I think I May need to get the rubber grommet. It looks like someone put something else in there that sort of fit. It is not even snug it just lifts right off. No rubber at all. Thanks for the info.

 

[ihpartsjeff]

I took a second look at your pictures and now see that your pcv grommet is original and probably hard as a rock. Go here to buy a new one - IH v8 engine pcv grommet - IH Parts America Scout
The new softer rubber of the pcv grommet will aloow you to pop in the new pcv valve that you have.

 

[Michael Mayben]

And...the "new" pcv in your pic has a nipple on both ends. That is because the same calibration pcv was/is used on many engine apps, not just IH stuff.

The "lower" nipple will stick down into the grommet just fine and not bottom out. If ya just don't want the nipple on there, then cut it off with a hacksaw.

We deal with these on a weekly basis!