Anyone using AMPCO top oiler?

[Jason in TX]

I'm installing a Oiler like the one pictured below on my A-V8.

[36tbird]

Mike, out of the box they are meant to install on the firewall or inner fender. I got the bright idea to mount mine off of the head like a stock oil filter. In fact, I am looking for it to be symmetrical with the filter. After I get it all together I will post a pic.

[Scott De Shields]

Has anyone every made the base plate for a 4 barrel?

[G.M.]

I even made a MMO label for some of my oilers. I have never had a problem with the jar comming loose. G.M.

[Flathead]

A top oiler is the perfect addition for a flathed engine. Use MMO, your engine will thank you.

[Rand]

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Very interesting...
Dumb question maybe??? but....how much MMO do you add to a tank of gas?
Randy

[4dFord/SC]

Originally Posted by Rand

Very interesting...
Dumb question maybe??? but....how much MMO do you add to a tank of gas?
Randy

Per instructions on the label, I add 4 oz. at every fill up.

[36tbird]

GM, very cool label. I think that glass jar is purposely made tough to hold up. In the interest of just something different, I am thinking about the paint gun can idea. If I find it fits, I may have to steal your label for it.

For those looking for one, look on the 'bay for "top oiler", "engine oil vaporizer", etc. I saw one with a starting bid of only $9.99. Also, check out the long distance AMPCO can. That would be cool for someone who had a COE or big commercial vehicle, I think.

[Scott De Shields]

I quess the answer to my question about a 4 barrel injector plate is no.

[1952henry]

[QUOTE=36tbird;550708]GM, very cool label. I think that glass jar is purposely made tough to hold up. In the interest of just something different, I am thinking about the paint gun can idea. If I find it fits, I may have to steal your label for it.

For those looking for one, look on the 'bay for "top oiler", "engine oil vaporizer", etc. I saw one with a starting bid of only $9.99. Also, check out the long distance AMPCO can. That would be cool for someone who had a COE or big commercial vehicle, I think.[/QUO

Kind of pricey, but here is a metal cannister.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ampco-Top-Oi...5f3dd5&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ampco-Top-Oi...9a1c29&vxp=mtr

A metal MMO oiler. New stickers and rebuild kits are available.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Marvel-Oiler...2d8b2f&vxp=mtr

Not sure if the middle one is cheap. I bought all mine before everyone jumped on the band wagon and the price went up.

[1952henry]

Originally Posted by G.M.

I even made a MMO label for some of my oilers. I have never had a problem with the jar comming loose. G.M.

There's a guy on the Judson website who sells repo stickers as well as complete rebuild kits for the Marvel Mystery Inverse Oilers, if anyone needs such information.

[1952henry]

Originally Posted by Scott De Shields

I quess the answer to my question about a 4 barrel injector plate is no.

I would say yes they exist, as these kits were available for many cars. Would it be easy to find one, probably not. However, there were universal kits that allowed one to tap into an existing vacuum port on the manifold. You simply screwed in an adaptor with a tiny oriface. You ran tubing from that back to the oiler. I know I have an adaptor or two somewhere.

[Scott De Shields]

If you have this adapter can you take a picture of it and message me?

[1952henry]

Originally Posted by Scott De Shields

If you have this adapter can you take a picture of it and message me?

Yes, but will be awhile before I locate it and get a picture. We moved halfway across the US and some of my stuff is stored in my father's shop. Although it is only 180 miles away, finding time is the rub.

[1952henry]

My NOS Shaler kit has a list of kits available effective Feb. 15, 1954 and states kits for both 53-54 Packard 4V carbs and 54 Chysler 4V carbs. I don't know if that included a base plate or if it had the aforementioned adaptors.

[Scott De Shields]

When you get a chance, please email with picture and information

[Slick Steve]

Here is mine...

[1952henry]

That's neat! I wonder if the hot sauce burns the exhaust tip on the way out?

[G.M.]

You want to make sure the carb plate has holes into both throats. There are some that only has one hole into one port. This will only lubricate 4 cylinders. I "T"d into the vacume line for the Columbia rear on some of my cars. Attached is the 39 P/U and 39 convertible sedan useing the Columbia vacume line. G.M.

[oldford2]

Instructions that come with the Ampco oiler advise to put a coil or two in the line to absorb engine vibration and reduce hardening on the copper line.
John