Do the new blowers really need that little filter in the cap?

[BIG WOOD]

Two mechanics told me we shouldn’t need them. They cause our blowers to overheat like mine did today and blew an oil seal around the pulley shaft.

So I’ll be pulling out that foam I packed in there and see if it helps stay at a better maintained temp.

Any thoughts from someone else with these triflow blowers?

 

[Cleanworks]

Two mechanics told me we shouldn’t need them. They cause our blowers to overheat like mine did today and blew an oil seal around the pulley shaft.

So I’ll be pulling out that foam I packed in there and see if it helps stay at a better maintained temp.

Any thoughts from someone else with these triflow blowers?

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Are those blower mechanics? Are you sure you didn't overfill the blower oil? If it's factory designed, it shouldn't be causing any issues.

 

[BIG WOOD]

One of them was JD’s svc tech in Chicago and the other one was a machinist that works on everything from blowers to earthmovers

 

[Cleanworks]

One of them was JD’s svc tech in Chicago and the other one was a machinist that works on everything from blowers to earthmovers

You need to see if others are having the same issue. Seems unlikely that the filter would cause that problem unless it was clogged.

 

[Hack Attack]

One of them was JD’s svc tech in Chicago and the other one was a machinist that works on everything from blowers to earthmovers

If you're talking about the breather cap on top I can't see it

Its there to allow air in and out with temp fluctuations, and hopefully stop oil from getting contaminated, but shouldnt be getting such a fluctuation that it's pressurising anything..
only a backyard mechanic

 

[BIG WOOD]

I did what this guy says to do and it backfired

 

[Cleanworks]

I did what this guy says to do and it backfired

Yeah but, you did it your way

 

[BIG WOOD]

Yeah but, you did it your way

WTH does that mean? I followed his directions

 

[Cleanworks]

WTH does that mean? I followed his directions

What did you put on there? Any pics? Sounds like it clogged up

 

[BIG WOOD]

I’ll take pics of it when I change the seal

 

[Hack Attack]

I did what this guy says to do and it backfired

So buy Mike some tyres and he'll replace your blower

 

[Nate The Great]

Smatty boy, you sure your no Kin of Damon?!?

 

[Jim Martin]

Two mechanics told me we shouldn’t need them. They cause our blowers to overheat like mine did today and blew an oil seal around the pulley shaft.

So I’ll be pulling out that foam I packed in there and see if it helps stay at a better maintained temp.

Any thoughts from someone else with these triflow blowers?

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It's called a breathing stone or a vent... It allows the heat and pressure to excape from the blower... If it gets plugged.. Or you take it off.. The blower will run hotter and build back pressure and blow out the seals.... No matter what anyone tells you.. It's a must to have and keep clean.....

 

[BIG WOOD]

It's called a breathing stone or a vent... It allows the heat and pressure to excape from the blower... If it gets plugged.. Or you take it off.. The blower will run hotter and build back pressure and blow out the seals.... No matter what anyone tells you.. It's a must to have and keep clean.....

Do you have a source where u can buy those little cylindrical stones?

 

[Nate The Great]

Breather Vent, 3/8" NPT, 11/16" dia. https://a.co/d/bUVnqC4

I know it’s not the same Juan but I’m still doing some digging..

 

[Nate The Great]

Something like this?

https://www.hengko.com/sintered-bronze-muffler-40-micron-pressure-relief-valve-waterproof-breather-vent-fitting-products/

 

[BIG WOOD]

Breather Vent, 3/8" NPT, 11/16" dia. https://a.co/d/bUVnqC4

I know it’s not the same Juan but I’m still doing some digging..

That might work. Keep digging

 

[Nate The Great]

I’m no expert but I think this aquarium air stone would work.. Maybe the Course one.. Try your local pet shop..

Mist-Air® Air Stones | Kordon

www.kordon.com

 

[BIG WOOD]

I’m no expert but I think this aquarium air stone would work.. Maybe the Course one.. Try your local pet shop..

Mist-Air® Air Stones | Kordon

www.kordon.com

They might be too big

 

[BIG WOOD]

What did you put on there? Any pics? Sounds like it clogged up

Just pulled it off. It wasn’t clogged up. That’s the foam I put in there. When I blew air in the hole, I heard it go through

 

[Mikey P]

Just pulled it off. It wasn’t clogged up. That’s the foam I put in there. When I blew air in the hole, I heard it go through

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Seals can fail all on thier own there Big Goofy

 

[Jim Martin]

Something else to consider ... If your belts are to tight then you are putting to much pressure on the blower shaft and that will cause the seal to egg shape and blow out..

 

[Cleanworks]

Just pulled it off. It wasn’t clogged up. That’s the foam I put in there. When I blew air in the hole, I heard it go through

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Looks reasonable but maybe when it's screwed in its compressing the foam too much.

 

[BIG WOOD]

Something else to consider ... If your belts are to tight then you are putting to much pressure on the blower shaft and that will cause the seal to egg shape and blow out..

1/4”-1/2” of flex

 

[BIG WOOD]

Actually, a little loose in my thoughts

 

[BIG WOOD]

Seals can fail all on thier own there Big Goofy

I’m OCD on preventative maintenance. It ALWAYS backfires on me

 

[D Luke]

Does anyone else think this is insane?

There is a critical part of your blower. If it stops venting it can cause catastrophic failure. It's prone to plugging up, but finding the right replacement is like looking for a unicorn in the woods. It's ok, just shove some foam in there.

Insanity.

 

[KevinD]

Right or wrong I don't know but in 40 years I never installed anything but a fill tube extension about 3-4" high with a hex plug on top with a 1/8" vent hole drilled in the top of it.
Never lost a blower nor had any seal leaks.

 

[Jim Martin]

1/4”-1/2” of flex

It should be 3/4 on the long run of the belt... Always set tension when the belts are cold...

Take a good look at the seal when it gets replaced... You will be able to tell if the shaft was wearing into it..

 

[BIG WOOD]

Does anyone else think this is insane?

There is a critical part of your blower. If it stops venting it can cause catastrophic failure. It's prone to plugging up, but finding the right replacement is like looking for a unicorn in the woods. It's ok, just shove some foam in there.

Insanity.

Someone else made a YouTube video about it