What's this little tank for?

[chuckleberry709]

Hey y'all. I'm sure somebody out there can tell me what the little tank attached to the bottom of the airbox is for? I pulled the airbox and the little tank out to clean it all up. The tank had a bit of crappy looking liquid crap in it, so I flushed it all out. Is there suppose to be something in it? If so, what? Do I leave it empty when I put it back in? Sorry, i haven't sprung for a shop manual yet, it's why I joined this forum! 

[J6G1Z]

That is the crankcase breather catch tank.

The air-box draws crankcase blow-by through that tank & any oil spray that is present is supposed to settle into that tank.

BUY A SERVICE MANUAL! It is the second most important tool to own. This forum was never intended to be a replacement for a Service Manual.

http://ascot500.com/index.php?topic=450.0

J.

[chuckleberry709]

Thanks for that info and the link. like i said I haven't sprung for one yet but I've been looking. I know this forum is no replacement for a proper manual, I wasn't being serious. My wallet is a little thin right now is all and the US$ exchange is killin me!

CB

[murdo]

Leave the tank empty so when the engine breathes out some fumes it has somewhere to catch any oil particles.

[Duke52]

Keep an eye on eBay, service manuals can be picked up pretty cheap sometimes.

[chuckleberry709]

Thanks y'all