AzBob Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I found this contraption in the oil filler tube of my '26 standard coupe. It was incredibly gunked up. Will leave it out until I can determine its function.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidden_hunter Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Looks like some kind of rudimentary filter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I would say that it is there to keep the filter material in position and not collapsing causing a restricted flow of oil in the filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzBob Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Larry, It was actually in the oil fill pipe (tube) approx. 2" below the top of the flip cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_Heil Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) Breather baffle. Still used in PCV systems todayCauses oil vapor to collect and condense and drain back to the pan Edited October 20, 2014 by Brian_Heil (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 My mind read filter, not filler. I agree with Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzBob Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Many thanks for identifying the mystery item I removed from the oil fill pipe. Now that I know what its purpose is, will reinstall the "breather baffle" back where it belongs. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 My 1915 Buick has it also. In both oil fillers/ crank breathers. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzBob Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Just checked the crankcase breather tube and sure enough, it has a breather baffle as well.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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