Crankcase balance tube?

joespanova · 04-17-2016, 08:03 PM

OK
So I pick up my block from getting line honed and the old guy says "don't forget to add a balance tube at that fuel pump block off".
I'm not going to argue with him because he likes himself too much and gets very "pissy" if you dont agree with him.
My Dart Little M ( Chevy ) has openings in the lifter galley that , clearly , vent / balance the crankcase as it is. What exactly is his point?
My vac pump pulls off a valve cover , the heads have very generous openings into the lifter galley ( Brodix ).
Someone please inform me as to what in the heck adding a "balance tube " from the block off plate the the other valve cover will accomplish?

I'm betting nothing.......what say you?

carl hinkson · 04-19-2016, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by joespanova

OK
So I pick up my block from getting line honed and the old guy says "don't forget to add a balance tube at that fuel pump block off".
I'm not going to argue with him because he likes himself too much and gets very "pissy" if you dont agree with him.
My Dart Little M ( Chevy ) has openings in the lifter galley that , clearly , vent / balance the crankcase as it is. What exactly is his point?
My vac pump pulls off a valve cover , the heads have very generous openings into the lifter galley ( Brodix ).
Someone please inform me as to what in the heck adding a "balance tube " from the block off plate the the other valve cover will accomplish?

I'm betting nothing.......what say you?

I would think nothing

Mike Taylor 3601 · 04-19-2016, 02:05 PM

I never remember ever seeing or hearing of that.
Mike Taylor 3601

Barnstorm · 04-19-2016, 02:22 PM

We've used the block-off plate to connect Mopar pan evac systems rather than the valve covers. Bottom of the race car stays cleaner!

Kenny Wigington · 04-19-2016, 08:32 PM

I've seen it a few times, but haven't done it myself.

dmir55 · 04-19-2016, 09:23 PM

Why not just ask him what he means. Don't question him just ask why. You never can tell he might like it when someone asks questions. I know I do. In that Engine Masters article on Wade Owens 66 Chevlle, they showed "balance holes" drilled in the webbing of his block. Of course if you find something worthy please share it with us. Good luck and happy motoring.

04-17-2016, 08:03 PM	#1
joespanova Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ga. Posts: 521 Likes: 7 Liked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Crankcase balance tube? OK So I pick up my block from getting line honed and the old guy says "don't forget to add a balance tube at that fuel pump block off". I'm not going to argue with him because he likes himself too much and gets very "pissy" if you dont agree with him. My Dart Little M ( Chevy ) has openings in the lifter galley that , clearly , vent / balance the crankcase as it is. What exactly is his point? My vac pump pulls off a valve cover , the heads have very generous openings into the lifter galley ( Brodix ). Someone please inform me as to what in the heck adding a "balance tube " from the block off plate the the other valve cover will accomplish? I'm betting nothing.......what say you?

04-19-2016, 02:05 PM	#3
Mike Taylor 3601 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset,Ky Posts: 1,371 Likes: 352 Liked 306 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Crankcase balance tube? I never remember ever seeing or hearing of that. Mike Taylor 3601

04-19-2016, 02:22 PM	#4
Barnstorm Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 186 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Crankcase balance tube? We've used the block-off plate to connect Mopar pan evac systems rather than the valve covers. Bottom of the race car stays cleaner!

04-19-2016, 08:32 PM	#5
Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Crankcase balance tube? I've seen it a few times, but haven't done it myself. __________________ 2894 STK

04-19-2016, 09:23 PM	#6
dmir55 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: northern Minnesota Posts: 64 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Crankcase balance tube? Why not just ask him what he means. Don't question him just ask why. You never can tell he might like it when someone asks questions. I know I do. In that Engine Masters article on Wade Owens 66 Chevlle, they showed "balance holes" drilled in the webbing of his block. Of course if you find something worthy please share it with us. Good luck and happy motoring.