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tommyleea

01-11-2017 @ 7:35 PM

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I found the lines that attach to the oil filter can, and I have them both marked as going to the block.

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01-11-2017 @ 1:48 PM

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I think that this answers your question about the dip tube "boss:"

You probably have a leak where the dip stick boss attaches to the oil pan, so I recommend removing the "boss," replacing the gasket (I made a new one. because you can't buy one) and re-attaching the boss. If you cannot find rivets, you can use carriage bolts. If you use bolts, after tightening the bolts, peen the ends.

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ken ct.

01-11-2017 @ 8:56 AM

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Where does your filter dump is oil back into the pan ,should be the bottom hose or line,Where does it go ??? ken ct. You also must have a .060 " restrictor in the incoming line or hose to the filter. Sometimes its a additional fitting at the filter inlet ? ken ct.

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01-11-2017 @ 7:20 AM

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Yes, it does have oil filter canister set up. The boss seems tight. I think I will just leave it, unless you have further direction.

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01-11-2017 @ 6:16 AM

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If there is only 1 threaded hole in the boss then you obviously don't have an oil dump hole there for the filter if it was equipted with one. Unless you can feel it loose I would leave it alone. ken ct. Does the engine have an oil filter setup on it ??? ken ct.

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01-11-2017 @ 5:50 AM

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The pan is still off the engine. I think the dip stick tube screws into this boss on the pan. No other openings on the pan, except the oil drain plug. I don't know if it leaked or not. Thanks for the response.

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01-10-2017 @ 11:00 PM

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Is the boss leaking oil ? This is the return port for the return line from the oil filter to the oil pan.If your not going to use a filter your going to have to block it off. Be careful this is an odd ball diam. hole and thread. Best thing to use is a fitting like whats on the end of the oil line. Use a new fitting and solder up the hole in it and it will stop any oil leak there. If you cant find one i'll send you one for the shipping . ken ct. You can use a short bolt with the right thread and plenty of purple lite lok-tite will block it off. I'll get you the bolt +thread pitch tomorrow. make sure its dry and clean in the hole. ken ct.

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01-10-2017 @ 7:09 PM

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Next step is the oil pan. I am contemplating what to do with the dip stick tube boss. I see it has rivets that hold it to the pan. Do you guys recommend removing the boss, and replacing the gasket, or just let it be?

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