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Re: [TR] Suggestions on adding a oil catch can to a TR4A

To: Dave Hogye <dlhogye@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] Suggestions on adding a oil catch can to a TR4A
From: Dave Connitt <dconnitt@fuse.net>
Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2022 20:12:03 -0500
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Thanks Dave,
Can you send me a link to your video? Sounds interesting!
Dave Connitt

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> On Jan 27, 2022, at 8:01 PM, Dave Hogye <dlhogye@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Dave, I used the original tube, but cut it up and modified it.  Turning it 
> upward and I made an o-ring sealed fitting that fits tight in the block and 
> welded the modified and turned up tube to it.  Check out my Resto video for 
> details.  The tube can be longer then a flexible tube/hose can go to a can. 
> The bigger the tube and hose the better.  If the tube is longer and pointing 
> upward then the oil will run back down to the block.  Little if any will make 
> it to the can.  
> Dave H. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 27, 2022, at 4:17 PM, Dave Connitt <dconnitt@fuse.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> Just a little background first. I have a â??67 TR4A IRS. About 2 years ago I 
>> removed the PCZv valve due to excessive carbon buildup and added a TR4 style 
>> crankcase vent pipe. 
>> That stopped my carbon buildup issue but created a new problem which is oil 
>> now is dripping off the bottom of the car.
>> Now to my question.. Has anyone out there done a similar change of adding a 
>> TR4 style crankcase vent tube and then plumbed in a oil catch tank? If so, 
>> please enlighten me!
>> Thanks,
>> Dave Connitt
>> 
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