I wanted to improve on the original version of a PVC Catch Can I'd made previously so, what follows below is what I came up with this time.
(The original thread discussing breathers can be found here: https://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/mini-bike-discussion/99278-breather-post861072.html#post861072 )
The looks of the first one just didn't fit with the filter being wider than the rest of it and, it always bugged me...but, it worked so, it stayed in place. This week, I finally decided to make a change and create a new one with better proportions.
Some new PVC materials were gathered that would be a much better match for the filter element from the original.
After the parts were cut up, drilled & tapped and sanded into shape they were ready to be glued together. The aluminum strip is for a new mounting bracket and, the nylon mesh will be stuffed inside.
With the glue cured, everything was cleaned, sanded and prepped for paint. (Krylon Fusion Satin Black)
The final results.
Mounted back on the Bonanza.
It came out lookin the way I had hoped. The larger size just barely clears hitting the frame as mounted. It'll do for now.
(The original thread discussing breathers can be found here: https://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/mini-bike-discussion/99278-breather-post861072.html#post861072 )
Some new PVC materials were gathered that would be a much better match for the filter element from the original.
After the parts were cut up, drilled & tapped and sanded into shape they were ready to be glued together. The aluminum strip is for a new mounting bracket and, the nylon mesh will be stuffed inside.
With the glue cured, everything was cleaned, sanded and prepped for paint. (Krylon Fusion Satin Black)
The final results.
Mounted back on the Bonanza.
It came out lookin the way I had hoped. The larger size just barely clears hitting the frame as mounted. It'll do for now.