I make a filter element from scotch brite, I fit it into the hose, Its cheap
and you can change it when ever. It works great. Carl E.
-----Original Message-----
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
To: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, July 13, 1998 11:01 PM
Subject: crankcase breather
>Dave wrote:
>>
>> Hello all !
>> It's been a while since I've been able to check in on the list.
>> Meanwhile I have brought the $600 '67 midget back to life (after 5+ years
>> in some guy's driveway)
>> Still, there are a few kinks to work out ...
>> My crankcase breather is sending oil into the intake manifold thus
>> creating an enormous amount of smoke.
>> When disconnected all is well (except for the leaking)
>> I disassembled and cleaned the valve an everything appeared to be okay.
>> Is it possible that the oil separator cannister thingy attached to the
>> rocker cover is bad ?
>> There is nothing in the repair book pertaining to that part.
>> Should I purchase a new valve ($100 +) and try again or is my problem
>that
>> strange little cannister.
>>
>> since we're on the subject of smoke ...
>> Like I said, with the oil breather disconnected the engine runs great and
>> smoke free.
>> However, when warm, if I sit at a stop light for more than 30 seconds
>I'll
>> get a big puff of smoke
>> when the light changes and I pull away. ????
>> When warm the oil pressure is 35-40 at idle and right around 60 when
>> driving. Water temp stays at 180
>>
>> Thanks for any and all help !
>>
>> Dave Fox
>> '67 Midget (w/403 miles of spridget driving under my belt)
>
>Dave
>
>You can try a generic PCV inplace of the original, I have one from a
>Chrysler on one Sprite but do not know which model Chrysler. It works.
>The only thing in the t/dhain cover oil separator is some wire wool, not
>steel wool but something like a heavy stainless wire wool pot scrubber.
>In fact, that's what I use to replace the old wire, a brand new pot
>scrubby from K-mart. It is easier then trying to clean the original and
>only costs $1.59 for 2.
>Your PCV may have a hole in the diaphram or a bad spring, If the spring
>is there and you are sure it has NOT been stretched, there may be a tear
>in the rubber diaphram. Motorhead stocks the rubbers, 1-800-527-3140.
>
>Good Luck
>Frank
>--
>Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ
>Too many LBCs
>3 Sprites, an Austin A40, and an Austin Mini all on the road.
>1 Jaguar XJ6 family car, 1 Racer Midget project , & 2 Parts Spridgets
>Check out my home page at http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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