air vent on oil filler

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air vent on oil filler

Postby bobby hinman » 20 Sun Sep, 2009 8:59 pm

The oil filler on my motor has an small vent on it that is open to the air. Is there a way to keep dirt out or do I leave open? Have a picture but don;t know how to post.
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Postby jspbtown » 21 Mon Sep, 2009 8:06 am

Its a vent for the motor so you want to leave it open. You can plumb it to the carb (there is usually a fitting for it), or put a small air cleaner on it like this:

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Postby bobby hinman » 21 Mon Sep, 2009 8:41 am

That is exactly what I have. Is that one of those small air filter assembly you see a most parts houses?
Also how did you post the picture?
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Postby jspbtown » 21 Mon Sep, 2009 9:05 am

Yeah...they are available most places.

Here is one at www.cip1.com:

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp ... C10%2D5665

Just as an example.

You need something like a photobucket account. Post your pictures there, then copy and past the IMG Code link.
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Postby GregR » 21 Mon Sep, 2009 10:54 am

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Postby Jack Duncan » 21 Mon Sep, 2009 11:03 am

If your engine is any larger than stock, I recommend putting an air box on your car with a connection to your valve covers and your vent to prevent sucking in your valve cover gaskets. Installation is easy, and instructions come with the box. Mine started leaking after 100 miles, but the box stopped all that. :)
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