What does a breather Reed do?

The breather tube includes a reed that collects oil that lubricates the piston, and the breather tube directs the collected oil back to the crankcase. The breather tube usually has fibers that filter and cool air, preventing the engine from overheating and improving its performance.

Why is oil coming out of my crankcase breather?

If the engine is producing blow-by gases faster than the PCV system can dispose of them, an increasing surplus becomes trapped in the crankcase, causing excess pressure and, inevitably, oil leaks. In addition, the low-level vacuum draws in fresh air to the crankcase from the crankcase breather.

How do you clean an engine breather?

A breather filter is sometimes fitted inside one of the shaped pipes. After cleaning the filter in paraffin, dry it thoroughly with blasts of air from a foot pump. Clean the breather filter by immersing it fully in paraffin. Allow it to soak for some time to dissolve any oil and sludge inside.

Why do you need a crankcase breather?

The crankcase ventilation system works to relieve any pressure from the engine’s crankcase attributed to blow by gases by rerouting the gases back into the engine’s intake manifold to be consumed by the engine. This is necessary, as excessive crankcase pressures can cause oil leaks to form if allowed to build too high.

What does a reed valve breather do for a car?

Our NYC Norton Reed Valve Breather effectively releases pressure from the crankcases on the down stroke while preventing air from returning into the motor on the up stroke, creating a negative pressure situation which can eliminate leaks and boost performance.

Where does the Reed breather kit come from?

Originally designed by Comstock Engineering, NYC Norton now manufactures and sells this beautifully fabricated component exclusively. Fits all Norton Twins (Commando/Atlas/Dominator/P11) that have a large sump screen on the bottom of the motor, and installs in minutes with no permanent modifications necessary.

What does the NYC Norton reed valve breather do?

The NYC Norton Reed Valve Breather effectively creates a negative pressure situation in your motor which can eliminate leaks and boost performance. Originally designed by Comstock Engineering, NYC Norton now manufactures and sells this beautifully fabricated component exclusively.

Where is the breather reed valve on a Kohler lawn mower?

Tks its where you think it is, under the cover between the cylinders in the valley. this is a general kohler question. does anyone know where the breather reed valve is located, and how to service/replace on kohler ch25s engine?