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jack orchard · 10-03-2015, 01:26 PM

Is the 8BA oil filler/vent air intake a magical length? Can i shorten it? If so, what would be the best length? I have a PCV - not a road draft tube. Also running an alternator. Thanks in advance.,...jack

scooder · 10-03-2015, 02:15 PM

No magical length, not all 8BA 8RT oil fill pipes are the same length, there's at least two different lengths in my experience.
Why are you shortening this pipe out of curiosity?
Martin.

jack orchard · 10-03-2015, 04:24 PM

because i think it looks dorky when it sticks out about a foot.,...jack

19Fordy · 10-04-2015, 10:26 AM

Jack, I replaced my OEM filler tube with a shorter one (machined from aluminum ) as shown below. No magical length required. Just short enough to allow the filter to fit under the radiator hose pipe so as to eliminate the "Dork Factor." You can see the top of the K&N filter. I used. It's an 8BA with early heads.

jack orchard · 10-04-2015, 02:45 PM

19Fordy:
That's the look i was going for. What a great looking engine. The filler looks like it is part of the engine, not something left over from another era. Would you mind sharing the ordering info for the air cleaner? I never considered using a carb filter. Thanks,...jack

Flathead Dave · 10-04-2015, 03:41 PM

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V8COOPMAN · 10-04-2015, 03:49 PM

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jack orchard · 10-04-2015, 05:51 PM

Look what i got started....Sorry, fellas.,...jack

19Fordy · 10-04-2015, 07:50 PM

Jack, The filter I used is a K&N crankcase breather filter with part #F018A4. I couldn't find it on the internet, but I went to the K&N site and found one the same size with part # (K&N 62-1515). Here it is: http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?prod=62-1515
To make it fit your intake you need to make an adapter. Buy the filter first to be sure what size you need to make the adapter. That way you can't go wrong. The photos below give all the info needed. If I had a lathe and the material I would make one for you. When you make the adapter, DO NOT POUND it into the intake or you will never be able to remove it. The fit should be "SNUG"as a bug in a rug according to Mr. Whale. PS: The air cleaner and heads came from MOTOR CITY FLATHEAD when Mark Kirby was making them in the late 1990's. I believe he is still making them but the company is now called MOTOR CITY SPEED EQUIPMENT. Mark has devoted his life to making an aluminum flathead block with all the goodies. More info. here:
https://www.google.com/search?q=moto..._sm=0&ie=UTF-8

jack orchard · 10-05-2015, 02:45 PM

Thanks 19Fordy. I really appreciate the time you took providing me with a very thorough description of your solution to my filter problem. I am sure others will also benefit from the information. Thanks again.,...jack

19Fordy · 10-05-2015, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jack orchard

Thanks 19Fordy. I really appreciate the time you took providing me with a very thorough description of your solution to my filter problem. I am sure others will also benefit from the information. Thanks again.,...jack

Thanks. I just ordered one of those newer style crankcase breathers. Let us know how you make out with your solution.

Richard in Florida · 10-05-2015, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jack orchard

19Fordy:
That's the look i was going for.

How about something like this? Very early photos.

19Fordy · 10-05-2015, 09:15 PM

Riuchard, Looks nice and does the job.

10-03-2015, 01:26 PM	#1
jack orchard Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: summerfield florida Posts: 383	8BA Oil Filler Tube Length Is the 8BA oil filler/vent air intake a magical length? Can i shorten it? If so, what would be the best length? I have a PCV - not a road draft tube. Also running an alternator. Thanks in advance.,...jack __________________ Proud FNG We fixem cars. Heap Good!

10-03-2015, 02:15 PM	#2
scooder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,593	Re: 8BA Oil Filler Tube Length No magical length, not all 8BA 8RT oil fill pipes are the same length, there's at least two different lengths in my experience. Why are you shortening this pipe out of curiosity? Martin.

10-03-2015, 04:24 PM	#3
jack orchard Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: summerfield florida Posts: 383	Re: 8BA Oil Filler Tube Length because i think it looks dorky when it sticks out about a foot.,...jack __________________ Proud FNG We fixem cars. Heap Good!

10-04-2015, 02:45 PM	#5
jack orchard Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: summerfield florida Posts: 383	Re: 8BA Oil Filler Tube Length 19Fordy: That's the look i was going for. What a great looking engine. The filler looks like it is part of the engine, not something left over from another era. Would you mind sharing the ordering info for the air cleaner? I never considered using a carb filter. Thanks,...jack __________________ Proud FNG We fixem cars. Heap Good!

10-04-2015, 03:41 PM	#6
Flathead Dave Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: SOCAL Posts: 557	Re: 8BA Oil Filler Tube Length Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You guy's know that a dork is a whale penis? Just a fun fact. __________________ "Some people are like slinkys. They're not really good for anything but they sure bring a smile to your face when they're pushed down the stairs"....

10-04-2015, 05:51 PM	#8
jack orchard Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: summerfield florida Posts: 383	Re: 8BA Oil Filler Tube Length Look what i got started....Sorry, fellas.,...jack __________________ Proud FNG We fixem cars. Heap Good!

10-05-2015, 02:45 PM	#10
jack orchard Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: summerfield florida Posts: 383	Re: 8BA Oil Filler Tube Length Thanks 19Fordy. I really appreciate the time you took providing me with a very thorough description of your solution to my filter problem. I am sure others will also benefit from the information. Thanks again.,...jack __________________ Proud FNG We fixem cars. Heap Good! Last edited by jack orchard; 10-05-2015 at 02:52 PM. Reason: because i could

10-05-2015, 09:15 PM	#13
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,936	Re: 8BA Oil Filler Tube Length Riuchard, Looks nice and does the job.