The PCV is quite helpful on an engine that is designed for it. Although it's original intent was to keep blow by fumes from escaping to the atmosphere, the PCV maintains a slight vacuum on the crankcase. This vacuum instead of pressure in the crankcase helps reduce the oil leaks.
The type "A" valve is closed at idle, open at cruising power, & partially closed at full power. The valve flow rate, calibration, & air intake vent for the crankcase must be sized to the particular engine. Mid range jetting/fuel flow might need to be increased to compensate for the extra air going into the manifold at cruising power.
Some folks get it to work on Healeys, some don't. I haven't bothered to try, but if I had one that was working, I wouldn't remove it.
I think the Nock recommended connection method for the Sixes (connecting both bottom & top vents to the PCV) does not allow for air intake to the crankcase. A better method would be to connect the PCV to the crankcase vent only & leave the valve cover vent open to atmosphere as it is presently connected to the air filter. Maybe with a properly sized restrictor. A type "A" PCV from a similar sized engine should match up pretty well.
This would allow for controlled air circulation in through the valve cover, through the engine, & out through the lower crankcase vent & PCV to the intake manifold.
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