I don't know about later valve covers, but the stock early A valve covers had baffles under both stovepipes. When I had my Offy done, I just copied the set-up the stock cover used.

_________________
65 Dart station wagon slant 6 - now under construction
47 Dodge Custom 4 Door sedan
87 D100 Short Bed slant 6

Retired USAF 1966-1986
Retired US Postal Service 2004-2014

Yes that definitely occurred to me just as I went to fill with oil yesterday. Just removed the cover to quickly get the bulk of the oil in. Will make a little rectangular end for my funnel I think.

I will persevere with the pcv / pcv breather for now as they have been ordered. I do like the idea of an external catch tank though.


Next problem though, no spark. Think I have traced it to the distributor. Have a mate coming for a look on the weekend. I went for a fairly cheap hei diz so hoping I didn't get a faulty one although I think I might have.


Aaron

_________________
66 VC Valiant wagon
73 VH Valiant hardtop
65 Valiant AP5 sedan

That's what I call an engine cradle, very nice setup!

BTW, one of the big aussie suppliers of slantsix goodies, cannot remember their name, also have some nice cast ribbed aluminum pieces that matches the Offy valve cover quite good, like air cleaner lids and breathers.
I just reacted to the limited size of the openings each side of the baffle. I don't have a baffle under the oil filler cap on my '77 engine, but there are 3 holes in my cover, as opposed to 2 in the earlier ones. There are baffles under the other 2 holes, one holding the pcv-valve on a raised portion of the cover, and the breather at the rear end.
A catch can is a good idea on any engine, but especially on engines with somewhat limited oil-free breathing space. The life of the pcv-valve is also increased, by reducing possible clogging when it is removed from the worst hot oil mist.

Olaf

_________________
Aspenized

That is a nice set-up, can you post some more pictures from different angles. Some measurements would be nice as well.

How about the starter. What sort of an adapter did you make?

Sure, I will get some more pics and a few measurements this weekend. Was built for the slant but also have plenty of adjustments so should fit most engines with a few more holes drilled. I used a bellhousing and flywheel from manual transmission to mount the starter, just for running in. Got a 904 for the car.

_________________
66 VC Valiant wagon
73 VH Valiant hardtop
65 Valiant AP5 sedan

So I got a few more pics of the run in stand. Fired up the slant on the weekend and all was good. Run the cam in at 2000rpm for 15 min. No leaks or any negatives to note. Car will be back from paint shop in two weeks so the engine is now ready to drop in.

I did notice the stock rockers were quite rattly, I know that's kinda normal but has anyone had any experience with roller rockers on the slant? I know there doesn't seem to be a huge gain to be had but are they quieter?

So here are a few more angles of the stand. It's a bit of a beast as the base measures 1600mm x 800mm. It's fully adjustable and has all the gauges I need. An ignition switch and a start button.

And a pic of the wagon at the paint shop.

_________________
66 VC Valiant wagon
73 VH Valiant hardtop
65 Valiant AP5 sedan

Thanks for posting these pictures, did you build this. I am going to go ahead and make one for myself.

You car looks goo as well BYW

EDIT: the more I look at it the more the blue reminds me of other equipment I have that looks similar so Id guess only parts of it are fabricated by yourself. What would you like to see changed about it if you could change things.

Id like to improve on the design if I could.

Yep all fabricated by my dads mate and I.

If I had to change anything I would shorten the overall length and put swivel wheels in each corner. Depends on your space really, ours is limited.

This can disassemble and flatten for storage and is adjustable to suit most motors. Will just need a few more holes drilled here and there if I want to put a v8 on there at some stage.

Also I wish I painted it before I put the motor in, getting a bit of surface rust on the welds. I suppose that just makes me want to put it in the car sooner though.

Still needs a bit of a tune up and adjust the valves once it's hot but I'm pretty happy with how it runs so far. Here's a little vid. http://youtu.be/gYV7yzDPaik

_________________
66 VC Valiant wagon
73 VH Valiant hardtop
65 Valiant AP5 sedan

Sounds really good, I am also building one I hope to have it finished over the weekend. Using your ideas

Looking really good. Keen to see the progress and an engine on there when it's finished. Nice work.

_________________
66 VC Valiant wagon
73 VH Valiant hardtop
65 Valiant AP5 sedan

On Olaf's baffle issue, I had an older offy with baffles on both stove pipes and it made putting oil in a question of patience. My new cover doesn't have the baffle in the front and due to the air flow there is no oil leaking at all and I can dump 5 quarts in there real fast (for those times I decided to change the oil just before dinner)...btw I do use a PCV cap and a catch can at the back, works wonderfully, I put a stop cock in the base of the catch can (I used a large aluminum fuel canister). In the picture below you can see the catch can on the firewall just below and left of #6 plug.

http://s785.photobucket.com/user/67dart ... ort=3&o=84

The above pic is of the older offy cover, the one below is the dual stove pipe design with no baffle in the front stove pipe

http://s785.photobucket.com/user/67dart ... f.jpg.html

You can just see the top of the catch can in the lower left of this pic.

And yes, your engine stand is amazing...

bg

_________________
https://tinyurl.com/yynpj4v2

'67 Dart 270, I have yet to hear about a well planned catch can setup that didn't work as intended, you just confirm that the concept is sound!

The engine stand is great, but ridehard's engine and attention to smart solutions is also impressive, and I must say that the workmanship and attention to details on your car and engine, is pretty amazing too!

Olaf

_________________
Aspenized