Jocko_51_B3B Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 (edited) My oil filler tube isn't tightly seated in the block and I'm concerned it will fall out or leak or both. I'm thinking about using Aircraft sealant to seal it and hopefully make it stay in place, but that seems shaky. Has anyone else dealt with this? Is there a way to expand the bottom of the tube a little bit so it won't be so loose? Edited March 26, 2019 by Jocko_51_B3B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) Expand it with a small exhaust pipe expander tool or a socket that's just a slight bit larger...work it just a little and keep checking the fit till it taps down into the block some what firmly. You can also roll a large diameter bar or pipe that just fits inside the tube and roll the oil fill tube diameter slightly bigger. Shown are different sockets and extensions that just barely fit into the tube and can evenly expand it slightly. Edited March 27, 2019 by Dodgeb4ya 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's 49 Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Mine also had about a 1/2 inch wide metal strap that wrapped around the oil filler tube, and then one end extended over to where the coil mount is bolted to the head. The section that went over to the bolt had a notch in it. The notch slid into place under the bolt, along with the bracket holding the coil. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's 49 Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) Finally found an old photo that showes the "oil tube clamp". Not sure if I attached it correctly, but I will try again if this does not work. Edited March 27, 2019 by Frank's 49 adding photo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Here is a pic of the car bracket.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 I like the exhaust pipe expander idea. It shouldn't take much to make it a tight fit again. Here's another shot showing the upper clamp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Missing clamp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocko_51_B3B Posted March 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 I didn't know my upper clamp was missing. Very valuable. Thanks a bunch everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 I don't think all flatheads use the clamp either. A tight fit is good to prevent oil leakage.? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocko_51_B3B Posted March 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 (edited) Well, I thought I was organized, but I slipped up a little bit this time. I checked around on my parts shelf and there was the oil tube clamp. The idea of using a socket to expand the bottom of the tube also worked. Thanks much to all who responded. Edited March 29, 2019 by Jocko_51_B3B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiftyFifty Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 I just used a bit of RTV black on mine then installed it...good ever since, gasket maker wouldn’t likely be messy and run out a bit...it likes to be squeezed under pressure to dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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