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An internal combustion ventilation apparatus and method for reducing the moisture content of an internal combustion engine at rest in order to prevent or minimize corrosive activity in the engine. The apparatus includes the oil filler tube and the engine breather pipe of the engine to be ventilated,

An internal combustion ventilation apparatus and method for reducing the moisture content of an internal combustion engine at rest in order to prevent or minimize corrosive activity in the engine. The apparatus includes the oil filler tube and the engine breather pipe of the engine to be ventilated, as well as a blower. The blower is connected to either the oil filler tube or the engine breather pipe and directed so that air is brought into the engine breather pipe for circulation through the engine cavities, then to be exhausted through the oil filler tube. The dryer outside air displaces moisture laden air in the engine cavities. In one embodiment of the invention an engine preheater is installed on the engine for the purpose of adding heat to the idle engine and increasing the moisture holding capacity of the air being moved through the engine.

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[ The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:] [1.] An internal combustion engine ventilation apparatus for reducing the moisture content of air in an internal combustion engine at rest, comprising:an oil filler tube having an insid

[ The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:] [1.] An internal combustion engine ventilation apparatus for reducing the moisture content of air in an internal combustion engine at rest, comprising:an oil filler tube having an inside end connected to an internal combustion engine to be ventilated and open to internal cavities thereof, with the oil filler cap removed so that the outside end of the oil filler tube is open to the environment surrounding the engine;an engine breather pipe having an inside end connected to the engine and open to internal cavities thereof, the outside end of the engine breather pipe being open;at least one engine preheater installed on the engine at a location to add heat to air in the engine cavities in order to increase the moisture holding capacity of the air in the engine cavities;a blower connected to the outside end of the breather pipe directed to blow air into the breather pipe from the external environment so that air will circulate through the internal cavities of the engine and exhaust through the oil filler tube, said blower being electrically powered and connectable to an electrical source remote from the internal combustion engine.