nick205
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| posted on 14/4/08 at 12:31 PM |
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Burton Power Pinto block breather fitting?
Hi All,
Been looking at fitting a catch tank and breather set-up to replace the standard Ford set-up on my Pinto.
Has anyone fitted one of these block brether elbows from Burton Power?
If so how does it fit into the block - is it an interference fit between the ally body and the block?
Cheers - Nick
 
block breather
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GazzaP
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| posted on 14/4/08 at 12:34 PM |
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I run these on my locost race engines, i just tap them in with a soft hammer and that usually does the job no need for any sealant.
Gary
www.gmpmotorsport.co.uk
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nick205
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| posted on 14/4/08 at 02:16 PM |
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Thanks Gary - I assumed that must be how they're fitted, but didn't want to buy one and then find I needed something else to go with it
etc.
One further question - do you simply run a hose from the breather into a catch tank?
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GazzaP
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| posted on 14/4/08 at 02:42 PM |
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Yeah mine runs from the block to the catch tank but some people run them back to the rocker covers so it circulates!
Gary
www.gmpmotorsport.co.uk
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nick205
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| posted on 14/4/08 at 03:13 PM |
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Sorry - another question...
Do you run a 2nd hose from the oil fill cap to the catch tank as well?
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RichardK
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| posted on 14/4/08 at 06:16 PM |
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Just done exactly this job at the weekend, there is some pictures in my gallery that may help (use the link below) I was going to use the burton one I
bought then decided I wanted it straight up so got the sizes off it, in my gallery there is a picture of all 3 which includes the ford baffle bit that
needs riving out.
Cheers
Rich
Gallery updated 11/01/2011
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procomp
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| posted on 15/4/08 at 08:25 AM |
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Hi as GazzaP has suggested running the block breather in to the rocker cover and then breath from the rocker to you catch tank with a 3/4" bore
pipe . This will reduce the amount of oil into the tank as it will recirculate the oil but allow free breathing of the fumes.
Ps GazzaP are you sure your not running a pinto in that locost recently Maybe a 2.0l one. Or just driving the little 1300 a bit quicker. I will have
to check at cadwell as you did not seem keen to take the bonnet of at lyden when discussing suspension settings. 
cheers Matt
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nick205
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| posted on 15/4/08 at 01:46 PM |
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Thanks for the info chaps, my project for the next few evenings is taking shape nicely 
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