commander oil catch tank

[NedSmart]

I want to fit a small catch tank between the lefthand manifold and frame (plenum chamber ?) so i can re-cycle the oil that usually gets burnt off.Does anyone know someone who could make a small catch tank about the size of a 12V battery (i intend to run on a single battery and put the tank on the L/H battery tray)I would supply a drawing .It would need two fuel pipe size stubs a removable cap and a drain tap.I would need to discuss cost etc Any reason why this sould not work ,or has anyone a better idea or tried something similar ???

[Richard Negus]

Neil,I ran a catch tank last year - very successful.

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The tank was made from a car washer bottle sold by Vehicle Wiring Products.And an Odyysey PC545 AGM battery on its end.

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Paul Goff handles another US-made AGM which is the same size as the standard battery, and seems very good too. Both are 'arm 'n a leg' jobs though.Bodgerbloke in the US did something similar for his Commander. There are photos of that installation somewhere - maybe he'll post again.

[NedSmart]

Thanks for the reply.Why is it that when someone shows you their solution to a p roblem/query i always end up thinking 'why did'nt i think of that ???' (don't answer that !!) What sort of a price was the battery you fitted ??and where did you buy it ?My Commander engine is running very well since you re-built it.I still have a small fueling glitch.It can seem a bit flat pulling off tickover (a nice even 400rpm) until about 1500rpm then it goes beautifully.No great problem,i,ll look into it later on any ideas would be welcome though.Thanks, Neil.

[Richard Negus]

Neil,I got that Odyysey from a battery specialist in Cannock who had one in stock. I have previously bought them from Tayna in N Wales (http://www.tayna.co.uk I think).Price inc postage was about £97. Try eBay for alternate prices.The other ones, SVR15L, I'm getting from Paul Goff (Google him) for about the same price/slighly more. They're a better fit and the terminals come in the correct place for the standard cables. Several years ago, I did have a duff Odyssey from Tayna, exchanged no problem.I'd try increasing the idle speed, 400 sounds a bit low. I normally try for 600 with a hot engine.R.