Re: oil fill tube on 53 flathead 8

Posted by Eric Boyle On 2010/10/17 21:31:17

It's there to prevent the crankshaft from throwing oil up the tube, and yes, it should be there. The flap should be pointing down, meaning the open area towards the oil pan. At least this is the way all the one's I've taken out have been and it makes sense to have it that way.