Slobber tube - cheap fix for blowby

[Gregory OConnor]

Shane it sounds like a good plan. BUT, I fear that reengineering the
vertical path of the tubes with a horizontal turn will add the grave
possibility that crud will buildup and block the process. MikH posted
a link to an article which describes the Scavanging process on the 2
cycle DDV92's. The Scavanging is blown out the Slobbertubes.

http://www.yachtsurvey.com/comparing_die...es.htm#TOP

The engineers design engines to operate optimal at a given temp.
That temp is controlled by a specified thermostat and fan cycle.
WHen the engine is cold or run cold the tolerances are out of planned
specs and the crankcase gets internal pressures. If you hold the
crankcase pressure in it will come out the weakest spot which is
around the tin pan and weaker gaskets. The other paths will weep oil
dynamically even when op temp is reached

I correct the drops of oil on my toad with windex and detail spray

GregoryO'Connor
94ptRomolandCa
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "sfedeli3" <sfedeli3@...>
wrote:
>
> On my 85PT40, I routed the slobber tubes to a horizontally hung 30"
> long piece of 4" PVC with end caps and a drain in the bottom. There
is
> a breather on the top to allow ventilation. It is usually 1/3 full
at
> each oil change- No more drips!
>
> Shane Fedeli
> Hershey, PA
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ac7880"
wrote:
> >
> > On my 94 Bluebird BMC I have one engine vent "slobber tube". The
> > blowby was ending up on the tow car. On our trip we just
returend
> > from, I used a empty 1 gallon distilled water jug (like a 1 gal
milk
> > jug), stuffed some steel wool down into it, cut some vent holes
at
> > the top, and wired/duct taped it to the slobber tube. End of
blowby.
> > A 2 liter soda bottle should work also.
> >
> > Just returned home yesterday, and haven't checked the jug yet to
see
> > what it collected, but the tow car is clean. Should work for
> > radiator contamination prevention of blowby.
> > Dan
> > 94 BB BMC NM
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > A part of the crankcase ventilation system. I my case one each
> > tube attached to the left and right cylinder heads near the valve
> > covers which drop to road level and one large crankcase breather
tube
> > which hangs well below the engine pan. In my set up any oil
slobber
> > hits the road. Hence, the buzz word "slobber tubes"
> > >
> > > Leroy Eckert
> > > 1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
> > > Niceville, FL
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Scott Forman
> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 7:01 PM
> > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: 86 PT38...any pitfalls?
> > >
> > >
> > > What is a "slobber tube"? Never heard that one....
> > >
> > > Scott
> > >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson
> >
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > PTs have a tendency for the radiator to become clogged with
> > dirt.
> > > > It's difficult to examine as shrouds and other appliances
get
> > in
> > > the
> > > > way. The area swept by the fan usually is clear, but the
> > > surrounding
> > > > area can be clogged with oily-dirt. (The "slobber tubes"
feed
> > hot
> > > oil
> > > > vapor that mixes with dirt kicked up by the fan to clog the
> > > > radiator.) This is a maintenance item (wash out with sudsy,
> > warm
> > > > water from time to time) but can become a serious issue if
it
> > > causes
> > > > the engine to overheat.
> > > >
> > > > Most of the rest is standard 'bird stuff... Of course the
> > engine
> > > can
> > > > have some considerable differences -- cat 3208 vs DD 6v92
or
> > 8v92
> > > > (depending on year).
> > > >
> > > > You won't need a 'swing away' radiator!
> > > >
> > > > Pete Masterson
> > > > '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
> > > > aeonix1@
> > > > On the road at Johnson City Texas
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On Apr 18, 2007, at 5:38 PM, Scott Forman wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Are there are common problems on PT's I should look out
for?
> > I
> > > > > have an
> > > > > FC and know a lot about them, but have zero hands-on
> > experience
> > > with a
> > > > > PT. Anything I should pay special attention to outside of
the
> > > > > "normal"
> > > > > things would be helpful.
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> > >
> >
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