‘56 Mercury 312 canister

[cavecreekjake]

‘56 Mercury 312 canister

My ‘56 has a canister toward the front of the block, where the breather pipe is…driver side.
What is it ?
Thx

 

[Dobie Gillis]

Re: ‘56 Mercury 312 canister

It's part of the crankcase road draft ventilation system. There is a filter inside it that should be serviced on a regular basis. New filters are available.

 

[wellcraft17]

Re: ‘56 Mercury 312 canister

Should have a filter inside it

 

[KULTULZ]

Re: ‘56 Mercury 312 canister

My ‘56 has a canister toward the front of the block, where the breather pipe is…driver side.

What is it ?
Thx

ILL below -

 

[cavecreekjake]

Re: ‘56 Mercury 312 canister

Thanks Guys…