Dansk Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 Wondering if anyone has suggestions on how to remove a breather/ oil fill tube without damaging it? I'm assuming it is a press fit??? This is on a 251 straight 6. thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug&Deb Posted April 29, 2023 Report Share Posted April 29, 2023 It’s a tight fit but it will come out. Wiggle it lightly from side to side and it will come out. It probably hasn’t been off since it was new. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hiebert Posted May 2, 2023 Report Share Posted May 2, 2023 Ditto. Mine tries to come out with the breather cap more often than not, now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt den Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 remember chubby checker? do what he does and it will come out. capt den Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 this action is needed to get it out...swaging it a bit instrumental for inserting and locking it back into place....shy of swaging, good cleaning of both surfaces one could likely set it with RTV....then along the lines of every TV commercial out there, you can then twist and shout...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booger Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 Related to the breather tube...the cap itself, a one way slotted fit.. Vented and points just one way. All over the gd coil and dizzy! Remedies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 59 minutes ago, Booger said: Related to the breather tube...the cap itself, a one way slotted fit.. Vented and points just one way. All over the gd coil and dizzy! Remedies? re-wring and prevent the blow by....! I would suggest that you check your draft tube at the right rear of the engine for a possible carbon/gunked up exit screen given you have a screen that is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 19 hours ago, capt den said: remember chubby checker? do what he does and it will come out. capt den .Not sure how Blueberry Hill will help, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 On 4/29/2023 at 3:11 PM, Dansk said: Wondering if anyone has suggestions on how to remove a breather/ oil fill tube without damaging it? I'm assuming it is a press fit??? This is on a 251 straight 6. thank you. I wonder if an appropriately sized seal driver could help get it moving out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slatgrille Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 LOL...Blueberry Hill was Fats Domino, not much 'wiggle room' there! Craig 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 lol, that music predates me by a decade or so, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy 46R Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 I was looking back at old articles for some help with the draft tube mentioned by Plymouthy Adams above. Three questions I have are: 1: is there supposed to be a screen on the open end of the tube. My car is a daily driver not a show car so I am interested only for operation necessity. 2: is there a proper way to position the tube once it is installed. My car was tilted back towards the transmission, my spare engine has it tucked up under the exhaust manifold and the parts car I have access to is positioned more to the front than the rear, 3: is there an O ring or gasket of some sort between the block and the tube. My manual does not have an exploded view or any part reference at the join. Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto1939 Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 CHubby Checkers house was on Swedesford road just outside of Paoli Pa, which is near Valley forge PA. I would go past his house and driveway when going and coming home from work. Nothing on the house or anything on the mailbox to indicate it was his home but everyone knew his home that lived in the area. Rich Hartung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannuck Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 My tube has no screen . It is supposed to be back towards the transmission . No O rjng it is a tight fit. It will come out just wiggle it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy 46R Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 Thanks Cannuck. Appreciate the response. I got mine out yesterday and cleaned it but wanted to make sure I put it back correctly or repaired if needed. Have a great summer hope you haven't been hit by any of the crazy weather the east has gotten this year. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannuck Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 Thank you ,no we didn't get the flood that the eastern seaboard got .Nova Scotia got hammered though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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