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Re: Additional crackcase breather

Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 1:53 pm
by vfrman
Then why do we need a breather to begin with?

Re: Additional crackcase breather

Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 2:25 pm
by Phil Norton
There'll always be a small amount of gas that blows past the rings on the power stroke, due to the pressures involved. Without a breather the pressure would slowly build in the crankcases and reduce engine performance.

Re: Additional crackcase breather

Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 6:47 pm
by vfrman
So why do enduro racers run a hose from the breather to the oil fill?

Re: Additional crackcase breather

Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 5:34 pm
by hunter
An engine breather should run to a catch tank.

Re: Additional crackcase breather

Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 10:57 am
by CMSMJ1
Aye, but then some tanks then have either a vent to atmosphere or some then have another line to the oil filler.

Kind of pukka cool...might get one..lol

Re: Additional crackcase breather

Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 4:41 pm
by hunter
You can just vent it to atmosphere,But you have to keep an eye on it,empty it if necessary.