Breathing query.
Posted: Sat May 06, 2006 4:51 pm
With my engine running I removed the oil filler cap to listen to tappets, trying to trace a noise, and the engine revs reduced. Anyone know why?
Ian.
Ian.
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Breathing query.
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Posted: Sat May 06, 2006 5:03 pm
It is then able to draw air in through the cap - then through the breather tube you have connected to the carb - so the mixture goes weak. Shows your engine is in fair condition - otherwise clouds of oil fume would come out the cap when you take it off!
Posted: Sat May 06, 2006 11:49 pm
When it blows out of the filler cap hole nearly as much as it blows out of the exhaust - it's time to find another engine for 'just in case'Shows your engine is in fair condition - otherwise clouds of oil fume would come out the cap when you take it off!
(Thinking of someone on here - you might know who you are ;-) )
Posted: Sun May 07, 2006 1:38 am
Well, me, for one - and I did 