Project Carbon Control!

[alia176]

I think Raventai used the El Cheapo solution. If memory serves, his units filled up with oil pretty quickly. But that's what they're supposed to do.

So, I'm curious if we can simply pour this oil back into the oil pan or simply discard it?

 

[tarbe]

What do you guys think about my poor-man's solution?

I couldn't tell what size fitting are on it, so don't know if the flow will overwhelm the thing or not.

I also can't tell what the capacity is, but I'd guess it is on the small side. If you consider my Greddy is catching an ounce per hundred miles at a minimum, you'll be draining one of those smallish jobs every 500 miles.

If that doesn't bother you, give it a try. But I don't think there is enough science about this among us to tell you for sure whether or not that particular device will work. This is a bit trial and error.

 

[tarbe]

Tarbe

I asked that question. So let me get this straight. I questioned whether or not a second battery would fit with this setup and within 24 hours you have fabbed a new setup? You truly are anal. I must also admit that that is cleanest engine bay I have ever seen.

Buck

Well then sir, a big thank you! One day in the club and I benefit already.

There are at least several more anally clean engine bays right here on mud. I think LXTreme is the king!

 

[tarbe]

I think Raventai used the El Cheapo solution. If memory serves, his units filled up with oil pretty quickly. But that's what they're supposed to do.

So, I'm curious if we can simply pour this oil back into the oil pan or simply discard it?

I think so, and that may be why he ditched it...hopefully he'll chime in.

Call me anal, but dumping that oil back in your engine is kinda like spitting in your coke, then drinking it. Some stuff is just not meant to go back in once it is out.

 

[alkaline747trio]

They are pretty large, made to be used on air compressor lines, so atleast 5/8". I'd say they hold about 2-3 cups of liquid, not a great amount, but I could fab up a larger container below it and leave the drain-cock slightly open.

 

[alaskacruiser]

some questions:
1. Are there different model catch cans for different hose sizes?
2. How often do you need to drain these in a non-blown rig, and how are they drained?
3. Does anyone know if Greddy's *new* catch can:
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/4834
is baffled with a down-pipe on the intake side? I've been sending out emails to manufacturer/vendors but no response.

 

[SWCruiser]

Alkaline,
I think that was answered a little earlier in thread when I proposed a similar el cheapo method. They questioned whether the filter could hold up to the heat.

 

[SWCruiser]

Alkaline,
I am going to try a similar el cheapo method later this week so if you care to wait I will let you know the outcome. The other problem with these cheap filters others mentioned was the posibility of them getting clogged.

chris

 

[tarbe]

some questions:
1. Are there different model catch cans for different hose sizes?
2. How often do you need to drain these in a non-blown rig, and how are they drained?
3. Does anyone know if Greddy's *new* catch can:
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/4834
is baffled with a down-pipe on the intake side? I've been sending out emails to manufacturer/vendors but no response.

If you stick with 9mm or 3/8" (roughly .355" to .375") you'll be ok.

I will probably end up having to drain mine every 3,000 miles or so. Actually, I won't drain it, I will extract it with my Tempo Oil Boy.

My machine froze up when I hit your link, so I didn't see the can you were looking at. It took me all of 10 minutes to cut up a piece of galvanized tin and add 2" of hose to the inlet. You could even put in some stainless steel scrubbing pads...that would accomplish the same purpose.

 

[alkaline747trio]

Alkaline,
I think that was answered a little earlier in thread when I proposed a similar el cheapo method. They questioned whether the filter could hold up to the heat.

Heat could be a problem.

Alkaline,
I am going to try a similar el cheapo method later this week so if you care to wait I will let you know the outcome. The other problem with these cheap filters others mentioned was the posibility of them getting clogged.

chris

I don't think the one I found will clog, they use them for seperating water and oil from air lines in our school's shop, and some nasty sawdust filled water gets in these, but never makes it to the filters after the water/oil collectors.

 

[IBCRUSN]

Anyone give a thought to plumbing the drain back into the engine? If you add in a check valve on the drain line you will maintain crankcase psi and allow the oil to drain back into the engine after shutdown.

 

[alkaline747trio]

Anyone give a thought to plumbing the drain back into the engine? If you add in a check valve on the drain line you will maintain crankcase psi and allow the oil to drain back into the engine after shutdown.

Call me anal, but dumping that oil back in your engine is kinda like spitting in your coke, then drinking it. Some stuff is just not meant to go back in once it is out.

I agree with him.

 

[IBCRUSN]

What difference does it make? The oil will be filtered and the h2o will boil off. If the catch can is clean there should be no worries.

 

[alkaline747trio]

It's just the thought of it being "recycled". And why put it back when it would be burned off anyway? Also, the oil vapor might not be as pure as the rest of the oil in the engine, but I could be wrong.

I don't see any harm in it either way as long as you keep enough oil in the motor.

 

[turbocruiser]

Anyone give a thought to plumbing the drain back into the engine? If you add in a check valve on the drain line you will maintain crankcase psi and allow the oil to drain back into the engine after shutdown.

You dont want that crap going back to the engine; its not just oil, its oil mixed with all sorts of soot and stuff from hydrocarbons not fully flaming off. Just toss the stuff in with your old oil after fluid and filter changes and toss it out.

Ohh, by the way, I've been off mud for a few hours but MYYYY engine bay is by far the cleanest thing in the mud world!!! Slackers!

 

[alkaline747trio]

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What all do you use to get/keep it that clean?
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[turbocruiser]

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What all do you use to get/keep it that clean?
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The world's best and safest solvent ... hot H2O!!!

I take my pressure washer and hook it to the hot water faucet and blast the bejesus out of everything. The pressure washer is set at 1200 psi with a wide fan for spray so its strong enough to clean off the dirt but not strong enough to clean off the paint!!!

HTH.

 

[alkaline747trio]

Do you wrap the distrobutor in anything, or are these LC units sealed pretty good?

 

[turbocruiser]

Do you wrap the distrobutor in anything, or are these LC units sealed pretty good?

I dont wrap but I also dont spray directly on distributor.

 

[IBCRUSN]

So what you're saying is that the oil that is bypassing the rings and making it back to the pan is somehow less contaminated?

It was just a thought> Would have saved the constant draining of whatever separator is installed.