Here is some pics of DIY oil catch i have just installed
basically made from a drinking flask, domestic plumbing fittings and stainless steel wool
the catch was fairly simple but the one way valve took a little more time to refine
thanks to pig75
for the idea to use a ball bearing i was able to achieve this
catch can 006 (Small).jpg
catch can 007 (Small).jpg
The bearing needs to be about 1 to 2 mm smaller than the fitting you are placing it in if its to big the oil wont drain past if its to small it wont close i used a washer to make a seat for bearing to stop at
first tried the none return valve in a vertical position but pressure from sump was not enough to cause valve to close
using valve in horizontal position worked perfectly
catch can 016 (Small).jpg
catch can 014 (Small).jpg
Managed to do hole thing for $20 as had most fittings already lying around
the T connection into dip stick is only temp at the moment am having one welded on next week
hope this is helpful to anyone looking to build there own and thanks again to pig75 for the inspiration with none return valve
regards
steve
post edit 02.08.2010 this catch design was to small and the inlet pipe was to close to the bottom of catch can
steve
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