Drift Catch Can Mod

[Scottar]

Just a few pics of the mod I did to a "Drift" brand catch can. Used this one because it was the only cheaper type can I could find with larger than 3/8 or 10mm thread size for the inlet and outlet. The fittings that come in the kit are the right size for a ZD30 motor.

Regards

Scott

 

[Aussie Frontier]

Good Job
I used the round D1 catch can and split mine down the middle and used the steel wool the same as yours. In retrospect I think the square would have been a easier deal for mine.
maybe next time Ill do it like yours.

 

[Dave]

I have the same catch can as that.

Use hydraulic hose to connect it.

Its better with oil.

 

[04SilverSTR]

so the idea of the steel wool is to catch the oil right?? would just using a straight catch can not work?

bryan

 

[tweak'e]

Just a few pics of the mod I did to a "Drift" brand catch can. Used this one because it was the only cheaper type can I could find with larger than 3/8 or 10mm thread size for the inlet and outlet. The fittings that come in the kit are the right size for a ZD30 motor.

Regards

Scott

not bad at all.
i would wrap something around that centre pipe at the bottom tho. that may help a lot.
what could happen (i don't know how tight the scrubbers fit in) is the oil/gas goes up the side of the can and bypasses most of the scrubbers.

so the idea of the steel wool is to catch the oil right?? would just using a straight catch can not work?

bryan

you have to have something to catch the oil. a straight can does bugger all.
think of it like trying to stop fog going through while still letting the gas out.

 

[Scottar]

Will probably change the hose down the track but for the time being I have used the hose that "Drift"supply. It's clear so I should be able to see the difference in the inlet and outlet hoses and gauge the effectivness of the setup. I have also since done a second one for the old mans 2000 ZD 30 Patrol. Interesting the different setup on top of the rocker cover and the fact he had a lot less blow by than my nav - possibly due to a smaller right boot. I think I have talked him into a set of guages and a dawes valve setup as well. Will get to that soon.

Regards

Scott

 

[wilie83]

Hi, might be a silly question but what size are the fittings on the unit?

 

[Scottar]

The spigots that push into the pipe are 15mm OD from memory. The thread is metric I think but it screwed into a 3/8 BSP fitting (the brass fitting in the pic). I used some hydraulic pipe sealant to make sure it sealed and wont vibrate loose. Then tapped a thread to match into the ally pipe.

regards

Scott