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Breathers in the block - Robbie.watson@uk.bp.com - 03-04-2018
hi
Does anyone know where I can get a couple of the thimble shaped breather/mesh things that are inserted in the base of the block. The block I have for the engine I'm building up has had both removed.. I suppose one question is, are they actually required?
Any guidance much appreciated
RE: Breathers in the block - leaf200 - 03-04-2018
(03-04-2018, 10:19 PM)Robbie.watson@uk.bp.com Wrote: hi
Does anyone know where I can get a couple of the thimble shaped breather/mesh things that are inserted in the base of the block. The block I have for the engine I'm building up has had both removed.. I suppose one question is, are they actually required?
Any guidance much appreciated
You don’t really need them only use is to stop you dropping Collets into the sump
RE: Breathers in the block - Chris KC - 04-04-2018
(03-04-2018, 10:59 PM)leaf200 Wrote:(03-04-2018, 10:19 PM)Robbie.watson@uk.bp.com Wrote: hi
Does anyone know where I can get a couple of the thimble shaped breather/mesh things that are inserted in the base of the block. The block I have for the engine I'm building up has had both removed.. I suppose one question is, are they actually required?
Any guidance much appreciated
You don’t really need them only use is to stop you dropping Collets into the sump
That sounds like a good reason to me!
RE: Breathers in the block - Ruairidh Dunford - 04-04-2018
There was talk of somebody going to make these, I always pick up any I see - they are often missing.
RE: Breathers in the block - Rick F - 04-04-2018
I have used old sump gauze pushed into the hole from above, so no chance of it dropping into the sump
RE: Breathers in the block - Tony Betts - 04-04-2018
its been around 8 years since i looked at having them made.
there is a companie near manchester called croft engineering. they make alot of filters. including these thimbles.
there price for 1,000 was £9.00 each 8 years ago. plus postage etc.
anyone want any?
tony
RE: Breathers in the block - JonE - 04-06-2021
so any other creative answers for when the thimbles start to fray a little? Has anyone found another cheap modern part to fit?
RE: Breathers in the block - Tony Betts - 04-06-2021
used ones in good condition £3.00 each.
RE: Breathers in the block - Bob Culver - 04-06-2021
Why bother? Only need to plug with cloth when tinkering .
RE: Breathers in the block - Charles Levien - 05-06-2021
(04-06-2021, 10:55 PM)Bob Culver Wrote: Why bother? Only need to plug with cloth when tinkering .
Exactly — but do remember to remove after fitting pins / collets, — easy to forget in all the excitement.