Oil fill pipe leak
 

I have been chasing a pesky oil leak and thanks to James at DreamWorks, (I stopped by on a recent tour) he spotted the problem right away. The pipe is not snug enough and it is weeping oil at the base of pipe and block.

Any ideas how to seal it tighter?

Got up to 5,600 ft on the Blue Ridge. The Ole truck did a good job... thanks to a 5:1 head and cast iron brake drums!

We had planned on going to B. Terry's but a family situation cut our tour short and we had to load up and head back to KY.

Thanks

Re: Oil fill pipe leak
 

Pull the breather tube from the block and clean oil off the tube and the hole in the block. (Gas?). Then run a small bead of permatex2 around the lower portion of the tube and push back into the block. In a couple of days, it should be secure.

Re: Oil fill pipe leak
 

It "may" be just mist from the cap vents, running down. Very normal. Some put a sock over it, for long trips. "Sometimes" it'll blow down behind the starter & look like a rear main leak!---And you'll say, "OH SHIT, OH DEAR"!!!
Bill Dripper

Re: Oil fill pipe leak
 

The sock might create back pressure and leaking from the rear main.

Re: Oil fill pipe leak
 

NOT EVEN!! Just use it over the CAP/TUBE. Just DON'T use your Wifes' CUTE socks!!!
Bill W.

Re: Oil fill pipe leak
 

My oil fill pipe was so tight that I had to drive it out with a socket from the back side.

Re: Oil fill pipe leak
 

For a permanent fix tin it with soft solder (lead/tin) then tap it in.

Re: Oil fill pipe leak
 

use a pipe expander

Re: Oil fill pipe leak
 

I used the tin with soft solder technique with success.

Re: Oil fill pipe leak
 

I fixed mine with Permatex® Form-A-Gasket® No. 1 Sealant

Description: Fast-drying, hard-setting sealant designed for sealing rigid materials and flanges, or patching holes and joints where permanent assembly is desired. Temperature range -65°F to 400°F; resists common shop fluids and fuels.

Re: Oil fill pipe leak
 

Mine was loose so I took it off and gently tapped the inside of the tube with a drift pin. This made a dimple on the inside of the tube and a pimple on the outside. Put a little sealer on it and tapped it back into the block.
Worked like a charm.
Marty

Re: Oil fill pipe leak
 

Thanks guys great suggestions.