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frogdoc58

Hi All,

I have an '89 Catalina 34 with a Universal M 25 diesel.  On the top of the engine next to the coolant tank is what appears to be a crankcase vent.  Currently when the engine is running there is an oily vaper coming out of it.  The vent has threads, maybe 1/2 inch JIC.

My questions are, is the discharge normal if so is there supposed to be a vent hose attached and if so where does it got to?  Also, when I put my finger over it, pressure builds up.

Can anyone give me some advice.

Thanks,  Paul
Frogdoc

Jon W

Most of us connect a hose and route it to discharge into the engine air filter. Depending the type of air filter some tie wrap the hose to the injector tubing, some drill a hole in the top of the air filter and attach a hose fitting to connect the hose, and some have routed the hose to an air/oil separator then to the air filter.
Jon W.
s/v Della Jean
Hull #493, 1987 MK 1, M25XP, 35# Mantus, Std Rig
San Diego, Ca

Stu Jackson

Paul, welcome.  Here's what Jon was talking about:

Breather Hose 101 (w/ K&N Filter Pictures from Rick Allen)

http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,8875.msg63915.html#msg63915

and Noah's:  http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,8858.msg64297.html#msg64297
Stu Jackson, C34 IA Secretary, #224 1986, "Aquavite"  Cowichan Bay, BC  Maple Bay Marina  SR/FK, M25, Rocna 10 (22#) (NZ model)

"There is no problem so great that it can't be solved."

frogdoc58

Wow, that's a great solution.  I will be getting right on it in a few days.

Thank you very much.

Stay safe and have a great sailing summer, well as best as you can right now.

Regards, Paul
Frogdoc

KWKloeber

Quote from: frogdoc58 on July 03, 2020, 06:47:35 PM


is the discharge normal if so is there supposed to be a vent hose attached and if so where does it got to?  Also, when I put my finger over it, pressure builds up.



Paul

Look at pg 12 of your M25 parts manual that I know you have downloaded and keep handy.  It shows the vent hose (which OEM just hangs into the bilge.)

There shouldn't he a huge amt of oil/gunk come out at any one time but over time it will and will stink up the bilge/boat.  This has been covered many times on the forum if you do a search.

Yes the will be a slight pressure but if you have excessive pressure/oil/gunk you could have excessive ring blowby (check the engine compression.)

If you check the tech wiki site under >>engine<< there are a few suggestions how to route the crankcase vent to the air intake.  Below is mine.  Another way not discussed is to drill. tap, and use a hose barb on the intake manifold.  The XPB has a knockout on the intake manifold to accept the crankcase vent hose.

-ken
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frogdoc58

Thank you all for your help.  I made the modification.  No more smoke and oil mist coming into the engine compartment.
I'm sure that I am getting excessive blow by, rings, but for now I will get through the season.

Cheers for now,

Paul
Frogdoc

Ron Hill

Ken : Have you looked at the belt alignment in your picture??   :shock:

A thought
Ron, Apache #788

frogdoc58

That's not my actual engine.  But I do see what you are seeing, the belt looks to be upside down.  Good eye.
Frogdoc

KWKloeber

Ron: That's an OLD pic and I think there's a slight fisheye effect from the lens, but I will check it.  THX!!
I plan some upgrading so it may be moot soon.


Paul:  I find that my belt rides MUCH better when it's turned inside-out.***
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***(Actually it's a dayco "top cog," recommended for our small alternator pulley.) 


Twenty years from now you'll be more disappointed by the things you didn't do, than by the ones you did.
So throw off the bowlines.  Sail away from the safe harbor.  Catch the tradewinds in your sails.
Explore.  Dream.  Discover.   -Mark Twain

Ron Hill

Paul : FYI, the cogs on the belt are for - Cooling.

A thought
Ron, Apache #788