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| pete914 |
 Nov 3 2007, 08:03 PM
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pulled my my filter off today because i figured i would change it and it was damp with oil....?
oil had also collected at the bottom of the filter housing and is obviously coming from the tube running to the oil filler cap. this is the pcv valve? what's the purpose of this tube? pressure? anyway, if anyone knows why this is happening...please enlighten me. i'm looking to switch to an idf 44 and i want to keep that carb running right. thanks in advance here's a pic of the setup: (IMG:http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d189/pba110/914/IMG_1553.jpg) |
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| McMark |
Nov 3 2007, 08:39 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
It's a PCV hose, and oil vapor is part of that system. Which basically means, it's gonna be oily like that unless you change something. You can run it to a breather box instead of the carb to keep the carb clean.
The filter looks like a K&N, and if it is, it's not oiled correctly. The major filtration function of the K&N comes from the oil that gets sprayed on the filter element. You can get a refresh kit from most parts stores that comes with a cleaner and replacement oil. |
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pete914 carb question: getting oil in my air filter? wtf... Nov 3 2007, 08:03 PM
Headrage The only question I have is, does the pcv valve go... Nov 3 2007, 08:41 PM McMark A new PCV valve will not usually decrease the amou... Nov 3 2007, 08:46 PM Headrage
A new PCV valve will not usually decrease the amo... Nov 3 2007, 08:49 PM McMark :P :bootyshake: Nov 3 2007, 11:28 PM pete914 thanks for the replies. I checked to see if there ... Nov 4 2007, 09:31 AM
9146986 The single carbs is not optimum for cold weather. ... Nov 4 2007, 10:44 AM |
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