Eagler's Nest
Engines => 2 Cylinder => 1/2 vw => Topic started by: 914pete on December 24, 2019, 06:52:00 AM
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Is the case breather supposed to face forward towards the prop? Anyone know why there is a little "F" stamped in the aluminum plate as in the picture? That aluminum plate has a little spring loaded check valve in it which allows air out of the case but I guess no return air? Also, there is what I can only describe as a very course gold brillo sponge under the breather plate. Is that to prevent oil from escaping?
A lot of pictures of other breathers seem to be facing towards the firewall with a hose attached exiting beneath the engine.
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Mine faces to the rear with a hose connected to it traveling down and under the engine.
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Mine faces to the rear with a hose connected to it traveling down and under the engine.
Thanks Chris. It does seem odd facing forward where debris can enter easier but then I noticed that little stamped "F" and of course I'm thinking "forward" or "front" to be facing front. That's an interesting looking engine mount. Do you have a full picture of it?
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I will have to see if I can get you some more pictures of it - I do not have any right now that really focus on the mount so you can see what is going on - especially with all the stuff around it. I am working out in the shop today so should have you something in a little while.
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Here is some more pictures of my engine mount configuration.
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Wild guess... the "F" stands for firewall? At least that would aim the hose to the rear of the airplane.
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Firewall....Did not think of that. It seems it is on backwards so I will turn it around. Thanks for the extra pics Chris. Very unique top mount. I currently have a bed mount on my 1/2vw and was trying to come up with a creative engine mount.