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Flathead Noob · 02-19-2020, 06:43 PM

Sorry for not responding.
I am absorbing as much info as possible.

I can't reply to every question with an answer. I have only short chunks of time when I can go to the vehicle and try to accomplish something. Its not nearby, its outside and its winter.

I did reuse the old gasket because initially I couldn't get the filter out. The oil leaked when I got the engine to crank. 2nd attempt I got the filter out but did not replace. Cranked more and watched the oil ooze into the canister.

I reached in and felt a ton of sludge at the bottom.
Tomorrow I will clean the canister out as well as the return line and see what happens.

Thanks for your time!
I love that so much knowledge and experience is offered by all of you.

PS. The truck came with some old Atlas filters. Ok to use or should I get new filters?

Thanks!

02-19-2020, 06:43 PM	#12
Flathead Noob Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Plains of Montana Posts: 18	Re: Oil return line plugged? Sorry for not responding. I am absorbing as much info as possible. I can't reply to every question with an answer. I have only short chunks of time when I can go to the vehicle and try to accomplish something. Its not nearby, its outside and its winter. I did reuse the old gasket because initially I couldn't get the filter out. The oil leaked when I got the engine to crank. 2nd attempt I got the filter out but did not replace. Cranked more and watched the oil ooze into the canister. I reached in and felt a ton of sludge at the bottom. Tomorrow I will clean the canister out as well as the return line and see what happens. Thanks for your time! I love that so much knowledge and experience is offered by all of you. PS. The truck came with some old Atlas filters. Ok to use or should I get new filters? Thanks!