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29restorod · 07-15-2012, 07:08 PM

I found out my oil fill tube is very loose in the block and leaks oil. I tried sealing it with Permatex #2. That did not work. Are there better fill tubes available? Is there supposed to be baffles in the tube? What is the best fix for this problem?

James Rogers · 07-15-2012, 08:11 PM

There are baffles in the tube. If yours are gone you need another tube. As for tightening it up in the block, the bottom can be expanded to make it a tight drive in fit.

V4F · 07-16-2012, 07:34 AM

if you do not have baffels , get one that does .........

29restorod · 07-16-2012, 10:21 AM

Thank you. The tinning idea is something I never thought of. I may try that today,while I wait for a new one from Snyders.

d.j. moordigian · 07-16-2012, 10:27 AM

I believe the very very early 28's didn't have baffles...

James Rogers · 07-16-2012, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by d.j. moordigian

I believe the very very early 28's didn't have baffles...

They didn't work either.

29restorod · 07-17-2012, 05:44 PM

Today I installed a Snyders made in USA oil fill tube. It fits much better,nice and tight. I had to drive it on with a piece of wood and a leather hammer.

07-15-2012, 07:08 PM	#1
29restorod Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South East Michigan Posts: 229	Oil Fill tube leaking I found out my oil fill tube is very loose in the block and leaks oil. I tried sealing it with Permatex #2. That did not work. Are there better fill tubes available? Is there supposed to be baffles in the tube? What is the best fix for this problem? __________________ If you think SBC's are "Old School" you are not old enough.

07-16-2012, 07:34 AM	#3
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: Oil Fill tube leaking if you do not have baffels , get one that does ......... __________________ V4f

07-16-2012, 10:21 AM	#4
29restorod Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South East Michigan Posts: 229	Re: Oil Fill tube leaking Thank you. The tinning idea is something I never thought of. I may try that today,while I wait for a new one from Snyders. __________________ If you think SBC's are "Old School" you are not old enough.

07-16-2012, 10:27 AM	#5
d.j. moordigian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fresno, Ca. Posts: 3,636	Re: Oil Fill tube leaking I believe the very very early 28's didn't have baffles...

07-17-2012, 05:44 PM	#7
29restorod Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South East Michigan Posts: 229	Re: Oil Fill tube leaking Today I installed a Snyders made in USA oil fill tube. It fits much better,nice and tight. I had to drive it on with a piece of wood and a leather hammer. __________________ If you think SBC's are "Old School" you are not old enough.

07-15-2012, 08:11 PM	#2
James Rogers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Asheville,NC Posts: 3,104	Re: Oil Fill tube leaking There are baffles in the tube. If yours are gone you need another tube. As for tightening it up in the block, the bottom can be expanded to make it a tight drive in fit. __________________ http://www.model-a-ford-4bangers.com/