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firerod · 06-19-2010, 03:12 PM

What's the secret to sealing a oil return tube? Can't get mine to stop seeping. I am using new cork gaskets and copper washers.

Flathead · 06-19-2010, 03:35 PM

Could it be leaking where the tube joins the dome shape end cap? I think the seam is soldered or brazed, might be a split there.

V4F · 06-19-2010, 03:51 PM

exactly wear is the leak ? the tube goes in the pan . hmmmmm .. steve

Bobster · 06-19-2010, 04:05 PM

I had the same problem and tried the cork / copper gasket approach to seal the leak. Still leaked at the lower end. Black silicone solved the problem. Not Henry Ford, but it works for me. BW

firerod · 06-19-2010, 04:28 PM

Mine is leaking on the top side where the cork gasket is.

Aerocraft · 06-19-2010, 05:05 PM

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I have found the valve cover casting cracked in that area both at the top and/or bottom. Gar Williams

V4F · 06-19-2010, 07:22 PM

are you sure its the pan ?? wash clean , start motor & watch it untill the leak shows up ............. steve

06-19-2010, 03:12 PM	#1
firerod Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 416	Leaking oil return tube What's the secret to sealing a oil return tube? Can't get mine to stop seeping. I am using new cork gaskets and copper washers.

06-19-2010, 03:35 PM	#2
Flathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 1,696	Re: Leaking oil return tube Could it be leaking where the tube joins the dome shape end cap? I think the seam is soldered or brazed, might be a split there.

06-19-2010, 03:51 PM	#3
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,524	Re: Leaking oil return tube exactly wear is the leak ? the tube goes in the pan . hmmmmm .. steve __________________ V4f

06-19-2010, 04:05 PM	#4
Bobster Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntington, WV Posts: 52	Re: Leaking oil return tube I had the same problem and tried the cork / copper gasket approach to seal the leak. Still leaked at the lower end. Black silicone solved the problem. Not Henry Ford, but it works for me. BW __________________ BW in WV

06-19-2010, 04:28 PM	#5
firerod Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 416	Re: Leaking oil return tube Mine is leaking on the top side where the cork gasket is.

06-19-2010, 05:05 PM	#6
Aerocraft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 1,387	Re: Leaking oil return tube Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have found the valve cover casting cracked in that area both at the top and/or bottom. Gar Williams

06-19-2010, 07:22 PM	#7
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,524	Re: Leaking oil return tube are you sure its the pan ?? wash clean , start motor & watch it untill the leak shows up ............. steve __________________ V4f