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Old 03-05-08, 10:11 PM
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installing oil filler neck "help"

how do i put it back in
i tryed a block and a sledge didnt work.
dose it have to be pressed?

Old 03-05-08, 11:27 PM
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Duct Tape?

Hmm.. maybe when you painted it the coating made the oil filler too thick and that's why it won't seat in its original hole? Other than that... I honestly don't know.
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I struggled with this all last summer, the neck would seem to seat, but would let go after removing the cap a few times every couple of weeks, i am thinking of trying a small dab of JB cold weld on the neck after cleaning surfaces well, and prior to pressing it in with the block/sledge method, once the jb weld sets up that neck should be there until i decide to make it come back out. it is too cold out for me right now but i am thinking of trying this in the spring.
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thanks guys but im open to other opinions..

i will try sand the tapper edge down and try again i just dont want to use jb weld lol already thought of doin it..
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usually they can be tapped back in with a rubber mallet.... what is preventing it from sliding in the slot?
Old 03-06-08, 10:17 AM
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my guess is the oil filler neck was painted too thick or has been ovaled. if the former then sand the paint off and tap in with a block of wood and mallett. if the former it's very difficult to make it round again.

new one's with cap and seal aren't that much
Old 03-06-08, 03:42 PM
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I found it was a major pain to get out, and a easy to get in.

I removed the paint that was on the area where it goes into the block, smeared a little oil on it , and tapped it in with a mallet and block.
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IIRC mine screws in?
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thanks guys. ill get on it asap
Old 03-14-08, 09:56 PM
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I had the same problem, used a coke can for a shim and it's held fine for 8 yrs.
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