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techtalk:ref:engmech05c [2019/07/18 02:55]
hippysmack [Installing a Catch Can on the Breather Vent Line]
techtalk:ref:engmech05c [2023/12/21 17:18] (current)
hippysmack [Engine Breather Oil Collector (EBOC) System]
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 ====== Installing a Catch Can on the Breather Vent Line ====== ====== Installing a Catch Can on the Breather Vent Line ======
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 This one is 4" long and 1-5/8" in dia. \\ This one is 4" long and 1-5/8" in dia. \\
-|  Breather Vent Catch Can. ((photo by Imaposer of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=146084&​page=18)) ​ | +The fittings can be installed however you like for your application (mounting position). \\ 
-|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​catch_can_by_imaposer.jpg?​direct&​300|}}| +Mounted vertically, (which is a more efficient use of it's volume) the drain valve can be installed on the bottom. \\ 
-===== WD-40 Catch Can ===== +Mounted horizontally,​ the drain valve can be installed on the side (which ends up being the bottom). \\ 
-An old WD-40 can with the top cut out to drop the vent line into\\ + 
-The can vents to atmosphere. \\ +|  Breather Vent Catch Can. ((photo by Imaposer of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/​sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/​44522-show-me-your-non-stock-breather-systems/​page18?​t=146084&​page=18)) ​ |  ​Temporary ​Catch Can for Testing. ((photo by Screw Loose Dan of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/vendors/​nrhs-high-performance/​32415-oil-usage-and-timing/​page24?t=53769&​highlight=valve+guide&page=24))  | 
-{{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​catch_can_2_by_daytonasportster.jpg?​direct&​200|}} ​((photo by DaytonaSportster ​of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?t=72099&​highlight=wet+sumping&page=27)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​catch_can_1_by_daytonasportster.jpg?​direct&​400|}} ((photo by DaytonaSportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?t=72099&highlight=wet+sumping&​page=27)) \\+|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​catch_can_by_imaposer.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​catch_can_by_screw_loose_dan.jpg?direct&300|}}|
  
 ===== Homemade PCV Catch Can ===== ===== Homemade PCV Catch Can =====
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 ===== Joker Machine A/C w/ Internal Breather Path to Catch Can Conversion ===== ===== Joker Machine A/C w/ Internal Breather Path to Catch Can Conversion =====
  
-This 883R had a Joker Machine A/F setup that vents into the intake stream. ((Imaposer of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=146084&​page=22))\\+This 883R had a Joker Machine A/F setup that vents into the intake stream. ((Imaposer of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/​sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/​44522-show-me-your-non-stock-breather-systems/​page22?​t=146084&​page=22))\\
 The A/C was allowing oil to drip a light oil mist down the right side of the bike. \\ The A/C was allowing oil to drip a light oil mist down the right side of the bike. \\
 It seems that the oil was dripping from the vent ports and saturating the bottom of the filter, and then just slowly dripping out. \\ It seems that the oil was dripping from the vent ports and saturating the bottom of the filter, and then just slowly dripping out. \\
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 The Joker Machine venting system was bypassed via a catch can assembly as in the pics below. \\ The Joker Machine venting system was bypassed via a catch can assembly as in the pics below. \\
 A horseshoe, new filter mounting adapter (Mooneyes) and a catch can system was installed. \\ A horseshoe, new filter mounting adapter (Mooneyes) and a catch can system was installed. \\
-{{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​catch_can_10_by_imaposer.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Imaposer of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=146084&​page=22)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​catch_can_11_by_imaposer.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Imaposer of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=146084&​page=22)) \\+{{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​catch_can_10_by_imaposer.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Imaposer of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/​sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/​44522-show-me-your-non-stock-breather-systems/​page22?​t=146084&​page=22)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​catch_can_11_by_imaposer.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Imaposer of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/​sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/​44522-show-me-your-non-stock-breather-systems/​page22?​t=146084&​page=22)) \\
  
 The bracket for the catch can was fabricated from some scrap steel then powder coated. \\ The bracket for the catch can was fabricated from some scrap steel then powder coated. \\
-{{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​catch_can_12_by_imaposer.jpg?​direct&​200|}} ((photo by Imaposer of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=146084&​page=22)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​catch_can_13_by_imaposer.jpg?​direct&​200|}} ((photo by Imaposer of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=146084&​page=22)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​catch_can_14_by_imaposer.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Imaposer of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=146084&​page=22)) \\+{{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​catch_can_12_by_imaposer.jpg?​direct&​200|}} ((photo by Imaposer of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/​sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/​44522-show-me-your-non-stock-breather-systems/​page22?​t=146084&​page=22)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​catch_can_13_by_imaposer.jpg?​direct&​200|}} ((photo by Imaposer of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/​sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/​44522-show-me-your-non-stock-breather-systems/​page22?​t=146084&​page=22)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​catch_can_14_by_imaposer.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Imaposer of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/​sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/​44522-show-me-your-non-stock-breather-systems/​page22?​t=146084&​page=22)) \\
  
 The catch can was mounted ​ to an existing hole in the frame (out of the way between the front lower frame rails). \\ The catch can was mounted ​ to an existing hole in the frame (out of the way between the front lower frame rails). \\
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 While there'​s while there'​s never much volume in them, the can catches any liquid from the vent instead of it misting on the bike. \\ While there'​s while there'​s never much volume in them, the can catches any liquid from the vent instead of it misting on the bike. \\
 The Mooneyes filter adapter allows the use the 4" K&N filter and Joker Machine outer cover. \\ The Mooneyes filter adapter allows the use the 4" K&N filter and Joker Machine outer cover. \\
-{{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​catch_can_15_by_imaposer.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Imaposer of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=146084&​page=22)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​catch_can_16_by_imaposer.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Imaposer of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=146084&​page=22)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​catch_can_17_by_imaposer.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Imaposer of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=146084&​page=22)) \\+{{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​catch_can_15_by_imaposer.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Imaposer of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/​sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/​44522-show-me-your-non-stock-breather-systems/​page22?​t=146084&​page=22)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​catch_can_16_by_imaposer.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Imaposer of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/​sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/​44522-show-me-your-non-stock-breather-systems/​page22?​t=146084&​page=22)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​catch_can_17_by_imaposer.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Imaposer of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/​sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/​44522-show-me-your-non-stock-breather-systems/​page22?​t=146084&​page=22)) \\
  
 ===== Engine Breather Oil Collector (EBOC) System ===== ===== Engine Breather Oil Collector (EBOC) System =====
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 [[http://​www.bing.com/​videos/​search?​q=EBOC&&​view=detail&​mid=A786A0896B9DB5580D5DA786A0896B9DB5580D5D&&​FORM=VRDGAR|Here'​s a video from the maker on how to install it.]] [[http://​www.bing.com/​videos/​search?​q=EBOC&&​view=detail&​mid=A786A0896B9DB5580D5DA786A0896B9DB5580D5D&&​FORM=VRDGAR|Here'​s a video from the maker on how to install it.]]
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-This one is installed with the addition of one 5/16" hole in the sprocket cover, some 3/8" hose, and a brass tee. ((pearlmoto of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1751615&​page=3)) \\+This one is installed with the addition of one 5/16" hole in the sprocket cover, some 3/8" hose, and a brass tee. ((pearlmoto of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-top-end/​163049-is-the-stock-head-breather-system-bad-for-the-motor/​page3?​t=1751615&​page=3)) \\
 It's basically a catch can with a filter on the top. \\ It's basically a catch can with a filter on the top. \\
-{{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​eboc_1_by_pearlmoto.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by pearlmoto of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1751615&​page=3)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​eboc_2_by_pearlmoto.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by pearlmoto of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1751615&​page=3)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​eboc_3_by_pearlmoto.jpg?​direct&​330|}} ((photo by pearlmoto of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1751615&​page=3)) \\+{{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​eboc_1_by_pearlmoto.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by pearlmoto of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-top-end/​163049-is-the-stock-head-breather-system-bad-for-the-motor/​page3?​t=1751615&​page=3)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​eboc_2_by_pearlmoto.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by pearlmoto of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-top-end/​163049-is-the-stock-head-breather-system-bad-for-the-motor/​page3?​t=1751615&​page=3)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​eboc_3_by_pearlmoto.jpg?​direct&​330|}} ((photo by pearlmoto of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-top-end/​163049-is-the-stock-head-breather-system-bad-for-the-motor/​page3?​t=1751615&​page=3)) \\
  
-{{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​eboc_4_by_pearlmoto.jpg?​direct&​200|}} ((photo by pearlmoto of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1751615&​page=3)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​eboc_5_by_pearlmoto.jpg?​direct&​200|}} ((photo by pearlmoto of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1751615&​page=3)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​eboc_6_by_pearlmoto.jpg?​direct&​200|}} ((photo by pearlmoto of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1751615&​page=3)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​eboc_7_by_pearlmoto.jpg?​direct&​200|}} ((photo by pearlmoto of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1751615&​page=3)) \\+{{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​eboc_4_by_pearlmoto.jpg?​direct&​200|}} ((photo by pearlmoto of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-top-end/​163049-is-the-stock-head-breather-system-bad-for-the-motor/​page3?​t=1751615&​page=3)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​eboc_5_by_pearlmoto.jpg?​direct&​200|}} ((photo by pearlmoto of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-top-end/​163049-is-the-stock-head-breather-system-bad-for-the-motor/​page3?​t=1751615&​page=3)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​eboc_6_by_pearlmoto.jpg?​direct&​200|}} ((photo by pearlmoto of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-top-end/​163049-is-the-stock-head-breather-system-bad-for-the-motor/​page3?​t=1751615&​page=3)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​eboc_7_by_pearlmoto.jpg?​direct&​200|}} ((photo by pearlmoto of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-top-end/​163049-is-the-stock-head-breather-system-bad-for-the-motor/​page3?​t=1751615&​page=3)) \\
  
 ===== Catch Can Pics ===== ===== Catch Can Pics =====
-{{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​deimus_mod_4_by_goblin_dust.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((Photo by goblin_dust of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=72099&​highlight=wet+sumping&​page=23)) \\+{{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​deimus_mod_4_by_goblin_dust.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((Photo by goblin_dust of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/​sportster-motorcycle-bottom-end/​36799-installing-the-ultimate-crankcase-vent-%C2%93how-to%C2%94/​page23?​t=72099&​highlight=wet+sumping&​page=23)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​jack_daniels_breather_by_lone_rider.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Lone Rider of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​frame-mount-evo-sportster-talk-1986-2003-models/​193019-aircleaner-and-venting-help?​t=2068075&​highlight=low+oil+level&​page=2)) \\ 
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 +{{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​catch_can_2_by_daytonasportster.jpg?​direct&​150|}} ((photo by DaytonaSportster of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/​sportster-motorcycle-bottom-end/​36799-installing-the-ultimate-crankcase-vent-%C2%93how-to%C2%94/​page27?​t=72099&​highlight=wet+sumping&​page=27)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​catch_can_1_by_daytonasportster.jpg?​direct&​400|}} ((photo by DaytonaSportster of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/​sportster-motorcycle-bottom-end/​36799-installing-the-ultimate-crankcase-vent-%C2%93how-to%C2%94/​page27?​t=72099&​highlight=wet+sumping&​page=27)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​engmech:​caffeinated_catch_can_by_lone_rider.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Lone Rider of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/​sportster-motorcycle-bottom-end/​36799-installing-the-ultimate-crankcase-vent-%C2%93how-to%C2%94/​page27?​t=72099&​highlight=wet+sumping&​page=27)) \\
  
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