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Valve cover breather/oil fill
Posted: October 2, 2022, 4:44 pm
by shipwrecked
Question- shouldn't the breather/oil fill fit snug when twisted and locked in?
This one I got from Dennis carpenter wiggles on here. I ran the engine the other day and it just loosened itself completely. Moment I get it on the road, I'd lose it!
Got a known good brand?
The engine came from a 60 f100.
Re: Valve cover breather/oil fill
Posted: October 3, 2022, 7:54 pm
by slick4x4
Should be snug
Gasket ?
Re: Valve cover breather/oil fill
Posted: October 4, 2022, 5:43 am
by shipwrecked
there is a gasket under it. it's like the thing is too tall.
I am going to try something. I went on ebay and ordered a nos cap for a galexie. i know this engine came from a truck, but the aftermarket cap i bought was for a 60 truck (which this is from).
Re: Valve cover breather/oil fill
Posted: October 4, 2022, 9:30 pm
by jeepbut
You might try a thicker gasket or bend the tabs a little.
Re: Valve cover breather/oil fill
Posted: October 5, 2022, 8:14 am
by slick4x4
Yep
The tabs can get bent & make it not fit tight
Re: Valve cover breather/oil fill
Posted: October 5, 2022, 3:41 pm
by shipwrecked
Tried bending the metal tab, no luck.
Nos one came in, fits great.
Looks right to me.