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phaserburn
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What does it do? Where does the hole go? Please let me know. On my motor (last picture) the post is broken off a there is no line on it. Does this affect anything?
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Crankcase breather I do believe.
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phaserburn
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So the fact that the tube is broken off is no biggie? It just keeps water out and vents excess pressure gasses, correct?
Does it unscrew? How can I replace the tube?
It's just a press fit into the secondary gear cavity. I've replaced them a couple of times during engine rebuilds by knocking them out from the other side with a punch while the cases are disassembled.
To avoid disassembly, you'd want to find a way to pull it out very straight or the stem will break off. If the stem breaks, you might be able to pull it out by screwing in a wood screw or something similar and using that to pull. Heat might help, too.
It might be simpler to find a way to attach a new hose to the broken bit. it doesn't have to move a lot of air, but it is pretty important so it doesn't push gear oil past the seals when the bike warms up.
Personally, I'd leave it alone for a while and see if any oily greasy mung builds up.
To avoid disassembly, you'd want to find a way to pull it out very straight or the stem will break off. If the stem breaks, you might be able to pull it out by screwing in a wood screw or something similar and using that to pull. Heat might help, too.
It might be simpler to find a way to attach a new hose to the broken bit. it doesn't have to move a lot of air, but it is pretty important so it doesn't push gear oil past the seals when the bike warms up.
Personally, I'd leave it alone for a while and see if any oily greasy mung builds up.