Newbie Question re Oil Filler Breather Cap

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Jizgrey

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Hey, I'm new to the forum and have a newbie question. Does the oil filler breather cap have to be replaced if it's old? I can't find an OEM replacement that fits properly. If it can be cleaned I can't figure out how to take it apart. I have a 68 Dart with a 225.
 
Drop it in a bucket of diesel fuel or kerosene. Let it sit overnight and them blow it out with compressed air - be gentle with the air pressure. 30psi or so. It will be fine for another 25 years.
 
Syleng1 said:
Drop it in a bucket of diesel fuel or kerosene. Let it sit overnight and them blow it out with compressed air - be gentle with the air pressure. 30psi or so. It will be fine for another 25 years.
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I used paint thinner.

With a 64 you can just have it upside down and fill it up........
 
Yep. I picked a solvent and filled it upside down for a couple days, rinsed and repeated until it rinsed clean. It took a few times.
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Once it's clean, treat it like the old oil-bath air filters.....

Add some oil.
 
I know this is a bit older but my 65 barracuda has the original breather cap I want to clean and re use. What type of filter/media do I use?
 
My 64 breather was deteriorating and bits of the media was falling out.

In the short term I'm running a new tall chrome one found at a swap meet, could've been Mopar Nats. Tony Dagostino was reproducing them for Hemi engines ($$$) and I rummaged through his seconds and bought it for like half price.

Long term I was going to try repacking my original with copper or brass wool but it's far down on my to-do list.
 
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