Found another catch can

[Lamonster]

I just ordered one of these to play with. The price was right so it was worth a try. I'll let you know how it works.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHRO...ies?hash=item4a997fff37&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

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[Brevet05]

Looks slick. Is that sight glass actually glass or is it some other material? I'd be concerned with the high vibrations from the Spyder fracturing that piece, but I don't have a good sense of the thickness or actual size of that. Just a thought; I'll eventually have a Lamonster catch-can (Spyder's in the shop getting the lock cylinder replaced), it's just a question of version 1.0 or now 2.0.

I guess that sparks a question: Are you tinkering to tinker or because there's something in your early design that you think could stand improvement?

 

[Lamonster]

I can't tell you what the tube is made of till I get it in my hand. What I have now works fine but did notice last night that there is some oil getting by the filter. The foam on the inner panel was catching it and that's why I never noticed it before.:sour:

 

[NancysToy]

Hey, it just occurred to me that this would fit real well where the evap canister is...after it is removed. Hope the EPA isn't reading any of this subversion.

 

[Rando]

I thought you and BajaRon were working another another type of fix. What happened with that?

 

[spyryder]

Hey, it just occurred to me that this would fit real well where the evap canister is...after it is removed. Hope the EPA isn't reading any of this subversion.

Y'know what, I bet you could even hook the purge line up to it.:f_spider:

 

[WaltH]

The sight glass is plastic. I have one just about like this model which I haven't used - yet. Initially, I thought it was too big, but I think I have a place for it, if necessary.

I am using the Kuryakyn breather tank mounted inboard of the black oil tank (where Lamont has his second battery). At first, I thought it would be too small, but that has not been the case. It easily accommodates the oil discharge between oil changes and there is no seepage through the filter material. The problem is rain water. When it rains there is a lot of water in that part of the engine compartment. Water goes in through the filter material to the tank and mixes with the oil. The tank fills up, not with oil, but with water.

I am thinking of using a different tank with a more conventional filter. Relocating the Kuryakyn tank a little higher might help, but I am not too optimistic. On the other hand, a conventional filter may allow rain water to enter the tank. I don't know.

 

[NancysToy]

Y'know what, I bet you could even hook the purge line up to it.:f_spider:

Not a good idea! You do not want the fuel tank connected to the crankcase. I have seen the results of gasoline vapors in the oil, and they are not pretty! Neither are the crankshafts after they end up on the ground.

 

[spyryder]

Not a good idea! You do not want the fuel tank connected to the crankcase. I have seen the results of gasoline vapors in the oil, and they are not pretty! Neither are the crankshafts after they end up on the ground.

The purge line is connected to the throttle body, not the tank.

 

[NancysToy]

Not a good idea! You do not want the fuel tank connected to the crankcase. I have seen the results of gasoline vapors in the oil, and they are not pretty! Neither are the crankshafts after they end up on the ground.

The purge line is connected to the throttle body, not the tank.

Not sure what I was thinking on that one. Seemed to make sense at the time I wrote it, but sure doesn't in the lucid light of morning. If anyone finds my marbles, plese forward them to me at home.

 

[BLACK WIDOW]

Senior moment

Not sure what I was thinking on that one. Seemed to make sense at the time I wrote it, but sure doesn't in the lucid light of morning. If anyone finds my marbles, plese forward them to me at home.

That's OK Scotty; My wife calls those things "SENIOR MOMENTS"; But of course I wouldn't know about those things.:roflblack:

Michael:doorag:

 

[spyryder]

Not sure what I was thinking on that one. Seemed to make sense at the time I wrote it, but sure doesn't in the lucid light of morning. If anyone finds my marbles, plese forward them to me at home.

That's ok Scotty, I'm not sure if that would work either. But I was thinking, since that purge line is now unused could it be hooked up to the crankcase breather hose? Maybe a PCV valve could also be hooked up inline in case of backfires. Would a catch can still be needed? Would those vapors cause problems in the intake system?

 

[BLACK WIDOW]

Catch Can

I just ordered one of these to play with. The price was right so it was worth a try. I'll let you know how it works.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHRO...ies?hash=item4a997fff37&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

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This thing is 7" long---Will that be a problem for location?:dontknow:

Michael:doorag:

 

[NancysToy]

That's ok Scotty, I'm not sure if that would work either. But I was thinking, since that purge line is now unused could it be hooked up to the crankcase breather hose? Maybe a PCV valve could also be hooked up inline in case of backfires. Would a catch can still be needed? Would those vapors cause problems in the intake system?

I was thinking about this, too. I think the solenoid (purge valve) would have to go. PCV valve probably is a good idea, too...maybe even essential. As to leaving out the catch can, it would probably depend on the amount of oil involved. It would be a sure way to prevent the possibility of fouling plugs. Besides, with the canister gone there is that big open space right there. Hmmm......

 

[Firefly]

I just ordered one of these to play with. The price was right so it was worth a try. I'll let you know how it works.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHRO...ies?hash=item4a997fff37&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

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So would you guys install this just 'inline' and still have the exit go into the airbox? Or would you still install your filter for the exit.

 

[WaltH]

So would you guys install this just 'inline' and still have the exit go into the airbox? Or would you still install your filter for the exit.

You seal off the air box and vent through a new filter which is not shown in the above picture. You could use a filter like the one Lamont has in his current arrangement. Various filters are available on eBay.

 

[Lamonster]

So would you guys install this just 'inline' and still have the exit go into the airbox? Or would you still install your filter for the exit.

I may try running it to the airbox and see if there's a problem. If there is I'll run it to a filter like my other setup.

I'm thinking about removing my evap can now and running the tank vent to the airbox too.

 

[GA-SPYDER]

Not sure what I was thinking on that one. Seemed to make sense at the time I wrote it, but sure doesn't in the lucid light of morning. If anyone finds my marbles, plese forward them to me at home.

I know how you feel, Scotty. Open mouth, insert foot.:joke:

 

[Lamonster]

I got to tell you this is a really nice kit for the money. It's bigger than I thought it was but fit real nice where the evap can was. I'll let you know how it works after a few miles on her. :doorag:

By the way I think I'm going to run my fuel tank vent hose back into the airbox where the breather was before.

 

[M2Wild]

I like the look of that Lamont. Pretty sweet.