F firerod Senior Member Jun 19, 2010 #1 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.
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 Well-known member Jun 19, 2010 #2 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.
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 Well-known member Jun 19, 2010 #3 exactly wear is the leak ? the tube goes in the pan . hmmmmm .. steve
Bobster Member Jun 19, 2010 #4 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
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
Aerocraft Well-known member Jun 19, 2010 #6 I have found the valve cover casting cracked in that area both at the top and/or bottom. Gar Williams
I have found the valve cover casting cracked in that area both at the top and/or bottom. Gar Williams
V4F Well-known member Jun 19, 2010 #7 are you sure its the pan ?? wash clean , start motor & watch it untill the leak shows up ............. steve
are you sure its the pan ?? wash clean , start motor & watch it untill the leak shows up ............. steve
