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[AndyR]

Yes it would, the 2 front (closest to the block) connect to the drains in the head and the 3rd would then be a breather.

Edited by AndyR, 08 June 2016 - 08:18 PM.

[matty...]

I would connect the breather on the drain on the back of the block into a T piece then one side going to that breather on the front plate and the other connection left to a catch tank. I found the two smaller drains almost useless compared to the one on end plate. I ran it up with clear hoses and almost nothing came through the back hoses, but if you have provisions to fit them then it can't hurt to plumb them up.

A breather on the cam cover is a worth while mod too.

[minisilverbullet]

Just received a mail from SC regarding the engine breathers. 

 

They suggest that all engine breathers are brought together to a catch tank located under the inner wing and filter it there (keep fumes out the cabin). 

 

 

There is also a breather pipe on the throttle bodies which i overlooked, this should be blocked. 

[minisilverbullet]

What capacity catch tank should I look at?

[nicklouse]

Ok for Motor sport use we are told a Minimum of 1 Liter should be available  I ran two 1/2 washer bottles.

 

you can buy many different types some even have sight tubes so you can see if there is any oil in there.

 

you should not really catch much or any so I would not be too concerned. just have a look at what you can find.

[minisilverbullet]

Found this one seems quite slim enough to mount in the inner wing ( it is 1 litre)

 

 

Size: 180mm x 105mm x 65mm

 

[AndyR]

Swiftune do a nice under wing catch tank!

[minisilverbullet]

Swiftune do a nice under wing catch tank!

I saw that unfortunately it has 1" outlets. 

[AndyR]

You might be able to find a reducer pipe.  As suggested it might be wise to plumb the two breathers together - you would then want a bigger collector pipe to the catch tank.  You dont want to strangulate the breathing system.

[minisilverbullet]

I think I will have a filter breather on the normal crankcase canister typo breather. Then run the oil drain box breather and the cam plate breather to the catch tank, each on their own line. The catch tank posted above has two inlets. I can then add a flyer breather onto the catch tank and mount it under the wing.

 

That should be alright? 

 

I just mocked up a box to the dimensions of the can above and it seems nice a neat.  

[matty...]

If you need a custom tank making up, I can make anything you need.

[minisilverbullet]

Always nice with a parts delivery...

MED crank pulley and filter housing!

Quality is excellent! And just slightly more expensive than standard parts.

[minisilverbullet]

Looks great fitted!

 

 

Shame it is never going to work. the MED Damper must be both thicker and larger in diameter than the standard item, despite i being sold as an "s" damper. 

 

the picture below shows the situation with the SC trigger wheel fitted. I would need to space out the sensor bracket about 1cm and shave 4mm off the sensor itself for it too work. Open to suggestion though…...

 

 

 

Generally a frustrating night in the garage I offered uo the oil filter housing, It is supplied with socket head bolts, but the clearance with the housing itself makes it impossible to get any sort of tool to tighten up the bolts. 

 

 

oh and then there is the washers suppled… they foul the side of the hosing so can't be used (not a big deal, but why even send them).

 

 

On the positive side, the new wiring loom from SC arrived. Plugs straight into the relay packs, so looks easy to use. But there are a couple of ring and spade connectors, which i need some explaining on where they connect. No instructions provided. I assume they are for the starter X3, oil pressure and for the alternator X3. 

 

Oh then there is this on the loom. This is for the air temp sensor but surely it shouldn't look like this?  

 

 

 

Time for a beer! 

[nicklouse]

The S damper is a different size and shape to a 1275/1300 damper. Less on the diameter but thicker.

[Domneon]

 

 

 

 

There should be some terminals crimping on the ends and then pushed into the plug

 

http://www.vehicle-w...roof-connectors

^^ That sort of thing