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LT500R Quadracer => LT500R - Engine => Topic started by: ken500r on May 27, 2013, 08:40:18 am
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Thanks for the info i appreciate it.
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I just vent mine up the next to the intake to the backbone then forward to the rectifier area.
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When you start routing the hose, give it about an inch or two going straight up from the vent, then make your bend and route it underneath the engine or wherever.
What that does is allow the air to escape easily, but makes it difficult for the oil since gravity is working against it.
The oil spray generally condenses or sticks to the sides of the hose and drains back into the case while the air is flowing freely through the center of the hose.
It's the most basic principle of an air/oil separator.
Easiest and fastest way to do this is by making a loop in the hose and loosely zip-tie it together.
Sorry for the ugly drawing, just threw it together so you could picture it:
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee8/west_texas_king/vent_zps228013c5.png)
Ideally, the longer the length of vertical hose, the better.
The longer the path for the oil spray to travel, the less oil will actually make it out.
It works the same way with fuel tank vent lines too...if you don't think it works try riding on a full tank without that vent line and you'll see what I'm talking about LOL
Also, the end of the hose should be below the lowest point of the engine (or gas tank if you're setting up that vent line too)...reason being is that if it lands upside down, nothing will drain out because the opening is now higher than the fluid level.
You might spill a little bit of oil after you tip it over, but it's only going to be a tiny amount that managed to fill the line.
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No i did not have a hose on the breather but now that you said that i will be going to the store to buy some hose today and as for the water pump i really hope that's not the problem because the oil was looking a little to gray for the first ride and i did not replace the water pump when i did the rebuild
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mine did this when my water pump failed, got over full from the coolant mixing in the oil 2c
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I hope you're running the engine with a hose on that vent.
As the case breathes, it can also suck dirt in there...a long hose with a film of oil inside eliminates that issue.
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We all probably have done that at one time in our lives...
I overfilled the wifeys klx350s not once but twice
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It was over filled. And i was ready to take the motor out again today. lol
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I think it was over filled.
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Normally there is a vent hose to direct the oil elsewhere.
Overfill the trans?
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My lt500r motor is spitting oil out of the case breather. What could cause this to happen? :(