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The whips are normal , especially when the engine is running. We are so spoiled today because cars have had a PV system for the last 50 years. My "57, which had the engine rebuilt 30 years ago and 25,000 miles has some blow-by which I consider normal.
Back to the original dripping problem. My thoughs are it is dripping because the oil return holes in the breather are plugged-up and the oil (mist) forced into the breather can not drain back into the engine as designed.
The function of the breather is to allow fumes to escape and keep the oil from escaping.
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John,
I gathered the correct parts and added it. I just didn't like the idea of a road draft tube dripping on the ground all the time or coating the underside of the chassis.
I'm putting together another original '62 '09 car now and I'll add it to that one too.
Verne
PS: I agree that the AIM drawings look like something an auto shop teacher drew up.
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OK, I'll get a gasket set and work that angle. Thanks Gene.
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It would be a good idea to clean the breather cap or replace it. I would also clean out the draft tube. You never know what critters have hidden up inside it. You might want to pull the distributor and look things over where the draft tube connects to the top of the block. It could be leaking at that connection, the intake could be leaking at the rear and running down the draft tube or the oil pressure sender could be leaking and also running down the draft tube. Couple ideas anyway. Good Luck, Don
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Don, I tend to agree with your approach, too many bad things can happen by attempting to disturb any crud in the engine. Could very well be the back of the intake or the OP sender. Still a clean breather cap can't hurt.
I did not cross paths with my son last night. I will try to get those pictures up later of the Assembly Manual and the AIM
John
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Excellent ideas all. More work for the fat kid. 
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Unlike the 6 Cyl. that had baffles in the tube the tube on an 8 Cyl. is wide open.
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The wife and I took it out for a drive today (seemed to have a bit of a stumble or misfire in gear but runs fine in the garage  ) and the wife dropped a bombshell. I bought the car because it has a Powerglide so the wife can drive it on tours. Today she insisted I drive it. When I asked her why she said it's difficult for her to drive because of her carpel tunnel and it's a manual steering car. So now I guess I get to sell it and look for a PG car with PS that I can afford if such a thing exists. I guess I need to start looking for a new home for it. The journey continues.
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1962 2 door Impala Hardtop 409/409 4spd
1962 2 Door Biscayne Sedan 327/250 Auto
1977 Monza Mirage 305 4 Speed
1988 Celebrity Wagon
2018 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Diesel
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