SXTH Catchcan Install Question

[Rango]

Going to install these bad boys soon. Two questions for those who have installed these CCs installed.

1. I presume the stainless steel pictured stays in the CC. Can I add a bit more to fill out the top?

2. Seems the tan cone filters would get stopped up quickly with oil. Any issues with this?

I post here because I trust y'alls judgement. Have also emailed SXTH with the same questions.

Thanks guys!!!

 

[terrelltechsup]

It is my uneducated guess that the brown filter material is specifically designed to act as oil/air separators similar to the aerospace industry's
Duocel® Foam Air/Oil Separators

 

[robz32]

See answers below.

Going to install these bad boys soon. Two questions for those who have installed these CCs installed.

1. I presume the stainless steel pictured stays in the CC. Can I add a bit more to fill out the top?
Correct. That stays in the CC. Yes, you can add some more. It will allow to condensate whatever vapors are left in the air coming in or out.

2. Seems the tan cone filters would get stopped up quickly with oil. Any issues with this?
Those are copper based cone filters. They will clog up, however you can clean them. Cleaning is recommended every two oil changes, depending on how much filth is caught in the can.

Thanks guys!!!

 

[Rango]

See answers below.

Thanks robz32! Installation with no hesitation now!

Have a fabulous day!

 

[oddball]

1) You can just use wool wire pads from the hardware store. That material is actually what does most of the work in separating the oil out of the air. No need to be stainless or anything special because they'll be well coated in oil at all times. Just make sure the other port has some sort of filter to prevent any loose strands from getting pulled out of the can. I used a small piece of green scotchbrite pad in my no-name cheapo cans. The bronze filter obviously will stop anything going out its port.

2) More specifically, it's sintered bronze. That was the standard material for fuel filters for about 70 years until cellulose caught up in the 80s. Usually good to 30 microns or so, but flow is limited compared to cellulose. No particular need to clean it, but you can hose it down with brake cleaner if you so choose.