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Well, actually, both IN it and ON it! 
Many users here, and especially newcomers, are either unaware of the engine blow-by catch bottle attached to the front engine gearcase, or aren't certain of the best way to eliminate the oily film and mess it creates no matter how you try to deal with in in it's stock form/location.
Several fixes pop up here sorta frequently - heres mine - first, "ventilate" the catch bottle:
Then stretch an old sock over the outside to catch and retain vapors, and secure down below the engine, maintaining a constant downhill slope for proper drainage into the catch bottle:
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I lengthen the stock vent pipe about 2 feet, allowing the bottle to then be attached to the front swaybar - I then stuff an old sock inside the bottle for absorbency of oily vapors, and slip another over the outside for added protection. Does it work?
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Here's a somewhat limited (by photo file size) shot of the underside of my engine and drivetrain - the entire engine, fan, EVERYTHING is this dry and clean - other than occasional wiping off of accumulated dust from our country road, you could EAT off the engine or suspension!
Accumulated oil from the stock blowby bottle not only creates a VISUAL mess, it also can be blown into the radiator and intercooler, causing overheating problems, and is VERY hard to remove once it's there.
Other bypassing of the engine vapors are in use by members - but I suggest my method is better than those that simply lengthen the hose to some other under-engine location and then eliminate the bottle entirely, because that merely places the point of venting and oil contamination somewhere else - on garage floors, or other places where it's really not wanted or attractive - after all, *I* frequenly work under my truck in the garage, and really don't want to be lying on oily patches to do so!
The sock material is easily changed out when I change my oil - since I'm already down there anyway, no big deal - and we always have plenty of old worn socks out here in the sticks, since the high price of fuel doesn't leave us enough money for shoes...
Many users here, and especially newcomers, are either unaware of the engine blow-by catch bottle attached to the front engine gearcase, or aren't certain of the best way to eliminate the oily film and mess it creates no matter how you try to deal with in in it's stock form/location.
Several fixes pop up here sorta frequently - heres mine - first, "ventilate" the catch bottle:
Then stretch an old sock over the outside to catch and retain vapors, and secure down below the engine, maintaining a constant downhill slope for proper drainage into the catch bottle:
I lengthen the stock vent pipe about 2 feet, allowing the bottle to then be attached to the front swaybar - I then stuff an old sock inside the bottle for absorbency of oily vapors, and slip another over the outside for added protection. Does it work?
Here's a somewhat limited (by photo file size) shot of the underside of my engine and drivetrain - the entire engine, fan, EVERYTHING is this dry and clean - other than occasional wiping off of accumulated dust from our country road, you could EAT off the engine or suspension!
Accumulated oil from the stock blowby bottle not only creates a VISUAL mess, it also can be blown into the radiator and intercooler, causing overheating problems, and is VERY hard to remove once it's there.
Other bypassing of the engine vapors are in use by members - but I suggest my method is better than those that simply lengthen the hose to some other under-engine location and then eliminate the bottle entirely, because that merely places the point of venting and oil contamination somewhere else - on garage floors, or other places where it's really not wanted or attractive - after all, *I* frequenly work under my truck in the garage, and really don't want to be lying on oily patches to do so!
The sock material is easily changed out when I change my oil - since I'm already down there anyway, no big deal - and we always have plenty of old worn socks out here in the sticks, since the high price of fuel doesn't leave us enough money for shoes...
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