Trans overflow / breather can

[KBBOSS1086]

Has anyone put a brether can on their transmission? I was thinking about running a 10 or 12 AN hose to the engine bay and mounting a can. Any reason why this would be a bad idea? I was thinking it would be beneficial like adding a rear diff breather, as well as make filling much easier when changing fluid.

Thoughts?

 

[TMSBOSS]

Has anyone put a brether can on their transmission? I was thinking about running a 10 or 12 AN hose to the engine bay and mounting a can. Any reason why this would be a bad idea? I was thinking it would be beneficial like adding a rear diff breather, as well as make filling much easier when changing fluid.

Thoughts?

I have read somewhere that folks add a line from the trans to the firewall with or without a breather. This allows fluids to drain back to the trans, much like a diff can.

 

[302 Hi Pro]

This would be a nice addition when you have the MT-82 out for a clutch assembly replacement, as the vent valve and tube is located on the top of the transmission and can not be accessed with out removal.

If you used a bottom feed can with top breather set up, oil would also drain back to the transmission if it was routed correctly.

Dave
302 Hi Pro

 

[steveespo]

You can get to the trans vent tube by pulling the Intake manifold. I have been looking at it for 2 weeks.
Steve

 

[302 Hi Pro]

You can get to the trans vent tube by pulling the Intake manifold. I have been looking at it for 2 weeks.
Steve

Wish my Ford Dealer Master Tech knew that before he pulled the unit to replace my vent valve and tube. It was smashed and caused a trans leak when parked in the garage.

Good to know, thanks.
Dave