Air intake on Carb

[ejay]

I am new to the afourian community, and currently on the steep part of the learning curve regarding the care and feeding of my late model A4. I do have a question about the carburetor, which I have yet to find an answer on the forum. There is a tube emptying onto the top of what appears to be the flame arrestor of the carb, but I am ignorant of its function. The tube broke off recently so I really need to figure out its purpose, if anyone could enlighten me. Thanks!

[ndutton]

That is the crankcase breather, known as the slash tube on this forum. It's Universal's attempt at capturing crankcase blowby. MMI has them in their online catalog:

https://moyermarine.com/product/breather-hose-late-model-oval_11_203/

[ejay]

Thanks for the info! I will place an order for a replacement today. Is that the air intake for the carburetor that the slash tube is emptying into?

[GregH]

...Is that the air intake for the carburetor that the slash tube is emptying into?

yes it is.

[Sam]

Best investment you will ever make is a $50 A4 service manual from Moyer. Do it now and combine shipping.