It was recently suggested that an extra "Breather" from the rear of the inlet rocker cover would help my 1972 Combat Engine "Breathe" a bit better.
Well, I installed one about 6 weeks back now & must say it seems to do a good job. The only place my oil was still trying to "force" its' way out is via the rear engine case stud & the tacho drive(to be "cured").
As most would know on this forum, the "Combat" type breather was not as good as it could have been. That is y some people drill their timing case & run the 850 style breather out of the rear of the timing case.
Having a spare inlet cover, I drilled & tapped for a 1/4" bsp fitting & ran the hose back to the oil tank via a "T-Piece". Cost was $10 AUS. It was simple to do & I would recommend trying it.
Well, I installed one about 6 weeks back now & must say it seems to do a good job. The only place my oil was still trying to "force" its' way out is via the rear engine case stud & the tacho drive(to be "cured").
As most would know on this forum, the "Combat" type breather was not as good as it could have been. That is y some people drill their timing case & run the 850 style breather out of the rear of the timing case.
Having a spare inlet cover, I drilled & tapped for a 1/4" bsp fitting & ran the hose back to the oil tank via a "T-Piece". Cost was $10 AUS. It was simple to do & I would recommend trying it.