ROAD DRAFT TUBE...a bit much?

[Powerhouse]

How much is normal to drip out of the tube? On my old engine it didn't just drip as it ran. The new engine seems to be spewing oil out the tube when it revs...

Any ideas...it leaves a puddle when idling? Maybe too much oil?

[randroid]

Powerhouse,

Given the problem occurred in both the old and the new engine I would first ensure the oil filler breather isn't clogged.

-Randy

[Don Coatney]

How much is normal to drip out of the tube? On my old engine it didn't just drip as it ran. The new engine seems to be spewing oil out the tube when it revs...

Any ideas...it leaves a puddle when idling? Maybe too much oil?

What does your dip stick read? If you remove your engine oil fill cap with the engine running is there a lot of visible smoke? Have you done a compression check?

[Powerhouse]

old engine didn't leak...maybe a few drips.

New engine does...oil level is 3/4 full..now...it was full yesterday. It still has all that engine break in additive and engine break in grease in it. seems rather thick?

No smoke...will do a compress check tonight. But it's a new rebuild. No other symptoms...

[Plymouthy Adams]

I am not at home or near my book but is there supposed to be a baffle between the oil draft tube and the block..??? it is supposed to syphon the fumes without drawing true oil or heavy mists..

[aero3113]

Be aware of how deep your compression testor screws into the head. Make sure it will not go deeper than the spark plugs,you can damage your valves.

[Don Coatney]

New engine does...oil level is 3/4 full..now

I dont understand 3/4 Full? Engine holds 5 quarts, 6 quarts with a filter. How much oil is in the engine?

[aero3113]

I am not at home or near my book but is there supposed to be a baffle between the oil draft tube and the block..??? it is supposed to syphon the fumes without drawing true oil or heavy mists..

I remember seeing a post a while back where someone used a piece of a tin can to block part of the exit hole where the draft tube mounts. This allowed only air to exit and the oil would be blocked by the piece of tin.

[P-12 Tommy]

Be aware of how deep your compression testor screws into the head. Make sure it will not go deeper than the spark plugs,you can damage your valves.

Good warning to heed!!

Tom

[Powerhouse]

I noticed when the draft tube is off you can see a pool of oil sitting level with the tube's mount port. Shouldn't that be draining back in? What is the oil flow path from there?

[Powerhouse]

New engine does...oil level is 3/4 full..now

I dont understand 3/4 Full? Engine holds 5 quarts, 6 quarts with a filter. How much oil is in the engine?

on the dipstick the level was at full when first started engine. I ran it on the stand many times...without draft tube...and no oil came out like that.

I put the correct amount of oil in...

[martybose]

Good warning to heed!!

Tom

Amen to that; I'm waiting for a replacement valve or 2 to put mine back together for that very reason!

Marty

[BobT-47P15]

And......this may sound like a stupid question......does your car have the

correct oil dipstick?

In other words......if you put in either the required 5 or 6 quarts, then

check it immediately afterward, does it read at the "full" mark as it

should. You may well have the right quantity of oil, but if the stick

is incorrect, a person might think another quart is needed, causing an

over-filling. Just making a wild guess.

I had to make my own full mark on my present dipstick as it wasn't

quite right. Hope you solve the mystery soon.

For informaton to anyone interested, this shows different dipsticks used for Plymouths........

Edited July 14, 2010 by BobT-47P15

[Powerhouse]

well...no more leaking...i guess there was too much oil with the added break in oil and grease. The dipstick I have is the later p15 style. I also have an early style with the curved top...same lengths.