Is my oil filler tube correct?

[Bill Parsons]

Hello all,

 

I have a newly-purchased 1954 C1-B6 that I am attempting a first oil change on.  I am confused about the oil filler tube.  Since it appears to double as a crankcase breather tube, shouldn't it have a filter on the end?  Instead, it has this clip-in cap with no filter.  Also, is the tube supposed to be able to pull out of the block so easily?  It appears to have been kept in place with a piece of wire that has broken off.

 

The setup

http://i.imgur.com/v3Yc3ZC.jpg

 

It pulls right out

http://i.imgur.com/6F0X9b3.jpg

 

Cap top

http://i.imgur.com/cDAUDmD.jpg

 

Cap underside

http://i.imgur.com/a0tMWva.jpg

 

 

Thanks,

-Bill

[NiftyFifty]

That's common, more so on industrial engines, but I think you can use that or a cap if you want, as long as your road tube is functioning on the opposite side of the block. The tube should be in secure, but the top is usually friction fit. My 251 has same tube, but a 1/2 turn cap that shuts it...not very tight mind you

[desoto1939]

I would clean the cap to get rid of the excess oil and also the fill pipe. You might have some blow-by ding out the bottom end of the oilfiller tube alittle and make it tighter fit in the hole that is in the block.

 

clean up the excess oil on the block and then watch for oil coming out of the filler tube. if tight should not get any oil if loose then this might be the reason why the oil in on the tube and block.

 

Rich Hartung

[Reg Evans]

Do you see the bracket near the top of the tube with a notch in it ?  That's where a bolt secures it to the head so it won't pull out.

[Bill Parsons]

Thanks for the answers.

 

Since you seem to indicate that this is normal, is it good to have unfiltered air going through that tube?

 

-Bill

[Reg Evans]

Most of the oil filler caps are stuffed with a brillo pad type stuff (only heavier).  You only need to soak the cap in some gasoline or lacquer thinner for a while and then put a little oil in there to catch the dust. The plug wires need a good cleaning too. Maybe new points, condenser, cap, and plugs too.

Do you know the history on the engine?

Can you post some photos of your new truck ?  We love pictures !

Edited April 22, 2016 by Reg Evans

[Don Coatney]

From your photo it appears the bolt or stud in the head that secures the fill tube and also secures your missing spark plug wire loom is missing or broken. And your cap does not appear to be original. My cap is vented on the back side facing the coil.

 

 

 

[Jeff Balazs]

You should be able to get a breather type cap at Napa or one of the other chains.

 

Jeff

[Bill Parsons]

Most of the oil filler caps are stuffed with a brillo pad type stuff (only heavier).  You only need to soak the cap in some gasoline or lacquer thinner for a while and then put a little oil in there to catch the dust. The plug wires need a good cleaning too. Maybe new points, condenser, cap, and plugs too.

Do you know the history on the engine?

Can you post some photos of your new truck ?  We love pictures !

 

I will get some pictures after I pull it out of the garage.

 

Thanks for the responses everybody.  I reattached the filler tube to the block using the bracket.  I will have to keep my eyes open for a spark plug wire loom and a vent cap.

 

-Bill

[Bill Parsons]

This may be a stupid question, but what did the loom look like on a '54? Was it a coil/loom combo?  My coil is currently mounted on the firewall.

Edited May 5, 2016 by Bill Parsons