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Old 11-04-10, 04:50 PM
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Able to pull my oil filler neck out ???
hello this may be a really stupid question but is it unusual that on my 87 fc i can simply pull the oil filler neck and tubing straight out of my rotor with out much restriction at all ???
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If its been removed previously (for example for machining/lapping of the iron), then its easy to remove it again.....
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but nothing even bolts it in
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they're press fit in
a good smack with a rubber mallet will take it off
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Originally Posted by MMoore4545
a good smack with a rubber mallet will take it off
And a good smack will seat it again. Nothing to worry about.
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oh thanks guys yeah i was looking around my engine bay and i was able to twist it then just pull it out i was worried that debris may got in the oil
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