AD41 Crankcase breathers

[Morpheous]

Just getting everything set for engine servicing this weekend, first time doing it myself although I will be assisted by mechanically minded friend.

I was looking at the crankcase breathers - it was not immediately obvious to me how to get them off. The new ones look like they twist on but not properly threaded.

Is there a knack to getting these on and off

(thought I'd check first before applying hammer)

Thanks

 

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I use a chain wrench or strap remover thingy for oil filters to twist them off.
Might need some welly if they haven't been changed regularly.

 

[Morpheous]

I've got a chain thingy for the oil filters, is it the same for the crankcase breather then?

 

[ChrisKaye]

Hi Russ, hope all is well
Yes the cannnisters just unscrew

 

[Morpheous]

Hi Chris

Thanks for that, I obviously wasn't being assertive enough when having a
preliminary check! All well thanks, same for you I trust?

 

[ChrisKaye]

yep same as oil filter rubber with rubber washer/seal give it a coat of oil when you do it back up.........Bloody expensive little filter. Dont overfill the engine with oil otherwise you will be replacing the bloody breather thing again (like I did !)

 

[Morpheous]

The bloke who serviced it last year overfilled one of them - it will use that fairly quickly - he said. It hasn't. Hardly used any 9I suppose this is a good thing really). I shall be putting the right amount of oil in this year. Hopefully will be slightly less smoky when cold.