rear axle breather?

[cobraspit]

just woundering how ya all did this?
yours truly, the flem man.
cobraspit.

[berzerko]

get a head breather either at a speed shop or a motorcycle shop(looks like a mini K&N fillter)

[Bob 1039]

Or you can get the part from Ford, its a couple of bucks.
Bob

[danc30]

Here is a picture of Ryan's.  Check out his build site, it's amazing.

http://www.cassidypics.com/cobra/


Dan

[Eric]

OK, I'll bite...

What's a rear axle breather, why does the car need one, and if it's necessary, why isn't it included in the kit?

Thanks,

-Eric

[jwd]

OK, I'll bite...

What's a real axle breather, why does the car need one, and if it's necessary, why isn't it included in the kit?

Thanks,

-Eric

Eric

It vents the axle housing to atmosphere and prevents a pressure build up as the axle fluid expands as it gets warm thereby preventing it from blowing oil past the seals. I've never seen a housing that didn't have one and yes, the kit comes with one. The only reason you would need one like Ryan's above is if you were going to submerge the housing in water. Is that what you were thinking Ryan?  

Jim

[Ryan Cassidy]

LOL,  Yeah its a little over kill, I just thought I'd run it where it there as opposed to just the nipple or the filter on the nipple.  You know, in case I got caught driving through a Hurricane and the off chance a drop or two (god forbid) got somehow through the filter and into the axle.  

Definately overkill,  The vent comes with the kit and was already installed on mine, however the filter did not.  I think it's a good idea to atleast put a filter on it.

Cheers,

[Eric]

Thanks guys.  Makes good sense now.

[jwd]

[danc30]

Jim,
What vent came with yours?  My axle only had a barb sticking out of the axle.

Dan

[jwd]

Dan

Mine came with the barb and the vent assembly in the box from John's Industries. I believe it was in the box with the axle flange bolts.

Jim

[Ryan Cassidy]

Ahhh... See I just had the axle vent tube.  Just the Brass Nipple part, that's it.  I see why you didn't have to do anything now.  Makes sense and I agree, I'd stick with that as well.

Cheers,

[jwd]

Ryan,

At least you won't have to worry about cruisin' during the next flood.   Like my other toys, the Cobra won't come out unless the forecast is sunny.

Jim

[cobraspit]

doing what ryan did had the idea, but did not know where and how high to place it, some sites you could
us a catch can seemed kinda pricey, got mine at pepboys $10 stainless steal mesh k&n look.
thank all of you for input!
bless it be the shroud of the cobra for it defends itself to appear bigger when assaulted
just some wild kingdom trivia.
cobraspit.
for truly iam a chicken hawk.

[LMH]

I just ran a hose up to the frame and made a loop at the top.
Larry