[Terry M. Hunt]

Just tracked down an idle issue on my '65. Discovered a leak in the "F" fitting that connects the PCV hose to the intake. Evidently, somebody had a problem removing one of the short hose sections from this plastic/nylon fitting in the past. They must have used a knife to split the hose to get it off, but wound up slicing into the fitting itself. I had to clean it thoroughly and look at it with a magnifying glass to see the slice in the plastic. Replaced it with a beat up ugly spare I had until I can get a new one, but the idle issue was solved. There are a number of places a vacuum leak can appear on this PCV hose and its fittings, so check each connection. That is what I was doing when I stumbled on the fitting problem.

[marty matthews]

Thanks Terry, I will check that. I think mine has a metal F pipe connecting the PCV hose. I am also thinking that it might be something with the power brake vacuum connection. I am sure it must be something simple, because of the vacuum gauge readings, and the fact that the car runs great otherwise. Thanks for all of the help.

[Terry M. Hunt]

Marty, I think the metal F fitting is the way to go. I'm ordering a couple of those next week.

[Terry M. Hunt]

Got the metal F fittings today. Seem to be pretty well made. Stronger than the plastic, it appears. They are painted silver, which I glass beaded off and painted Navaho White to mimic the plastic piece. Think they are about $15 each.