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#15 by zukgod1 on 31 Oct, 2008 07:29
O-ring is all.. Loosen the bolt holding the dipstick and push down on the tube and tighten at the same time to put some pressure on the o ring.

I agree though, you probably had some venting issues..
#16 by Jet A on 31 Oct, 2008 12:33
Quote from: "53 willys"
what plugs the hole on the dipstick tube?? (block side)....I got a rubber oring and a copper washer....mine started to leak today...I think its cause I was experimenting with some crank case venting...
I'm just wondering what is factory to seal the oil dipstick tube??
my old engine never had anything on it when I pulled it apart...

JB weld..... :oops:
#17 by zukgod1 on 31 Oct, 2008 12:44
Quote from: "Jet A"
Quote from: "53 willys"
what plugs the hole on the dipstick tube?? (block side)....I got a rubber oring and a copper washer....mine started to leak today...I think its cause I was experimenting with some crank case venting...
I'm just wondering what is factory to seal the oil dipstick tube??
my old engine never had anything on it when I pulled it apart...

JB weld..... :oops:

:lol: :twisted: :lol: :twisted:

JB weld is your friend..
#18 by rabbitman on 31 Oct, 2008 13:19
I got 50psi@head hot. My bentley only says min 28psi@2000rpm I get about 35psi @hot 2000rpm. Not sure 'bout idle.