crankcase breather gauze

[4mikey7]

The gauze is missing from my cubs filler cap. Have searched parts stores to no avail. Does anyone know where to find it or what to use as a substitute?

Thanks in advance.

[Eugene]

I don't think my oil filler cap/dipstick has anything inside the cap, only a wire mesh over part of the bottom inside of the cap.

[tst]

they were full of like a heavy duty brillo pad type material, never available separate from the stick assembly

[k hutchins]

To that end, you should be able to come up with a replacement it you're concerned about dust and/or debri getting into the oil pan. I know "chore boy" used to have a course metal looking scouring pad that could probably be torn apart and loosely stuffed into the cap. Keep in mind it's a breather cap, so what ever you use, not too much or too tight.

[Peter Person]

Kitchen exhaust vent grease mesh looks like a good substitute.

[JimCub48]

I used a course metal scrubbing pad cut in strips and pushed in packed in with a narrow rod . Had stayed in place for years.

[Peter Person]

I used a course metal scrubbing pad cut in strips and pushed in packed in with a narrow rod . Had stayed in place for years.

Jim, good idea!
https://www.target.com/p/scotch-brite-stainless-steel-scrubbing-pads-3-pk/-/A-13356889?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google&fndsrc=tmnv&DFA=71700000074808384&CPNG=PLA_DVM%2B0060H00000uIB0eQAG-3M_+Scotchbrite+Holiday+Google+Search_Flight&adgroup=PLA_Scotchbrite&LID=700000001393753pgs&network=g&device=m&location=9003183&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzZ3QqoSo7QIVI4VaBR31gAHiEAQYASABEgLaaPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[4mikey7]

Thanks guys for all your replies.
Peter, my wife offered me a scotchbrite pad. That is probably what i will use. Thanks for the reply.