Author Topic: 1/2vw Case Breather Questions (Read 3375 times)

914pete · « **on:** December 24, 2019, 06:52:00 AM »

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.

kalazzerx · « **Reply #1 on:** December 24, 2019, 08:32:13 AM »

Mine faces to the rear with a hose connected to it traveling down and under the engine.

914pete · « **Reply #2 on:** December 24, 2019, 09:48:03 AM »

Quote from: kalazzerx on December 24, 2019, 08:32:13 AM

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?

kalazzerx · « **Reply #3 on:** December 24, 2019, 11:33:38 AM »

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.

kalazzerx · « **Reply #4 on:** December 24, 2019, 03:28:28 PM »

Here is some more pictures of my engine mount configuration.

Kamcoman77 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 24, 2019, 07:10:26 PM »

Wild guess... the "F" stands for firewall? At least that would aim the hose to the rear of the airplane.

914pete · « **Reply #6 on:** December 30, 2019, 11:35:22 AM »

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.