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ID this mystery tube

Post by JBog » Sun Sep 12, 2021 3:07 pm

I have this tube coming out of my 1920 engine. Can you all tell me what it's for?
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Post by CudaMan » Sun Sep 12, 2021 3:31 pm

Maybe it was a return for an external oiling system that somebody blocked off with a hose and clamped nut?
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Post by TWrenn » Sun Sep 12, 2021 3:52 pm

Whatever it is I'd get rid of it and plug the outlet opening tightly! That looks like a disaster waiting to happen.
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Post by MichaelPawelek » Sun Sep 12, 2021 4:58 pm

Someone in the past may have been trying to keep the front dip full of oil for driving up very steep hills. I would cap it off right at the pan.
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Post by Mark Gregush » Sun Sep 12, 2021 9:58 pm

Why take if off, just add a Sure-Feed type oiler to the transmission cover and use it.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

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Post by JBog » Sun Sep 12, 2021 11:46 pm

Mark Gregush wrote: ↑
Sun Sep 12, 2021 9:58 pm
 Why take if off, just add a Sure-Feed type oiler to the transmission cover and use it.
I'm not familiar with those. Where can I find them?
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Post by kmatt2 » Mon Sep 13, 2021 1:41 am

From the pictures it looks like it is on the right side of the motor. You will need to use a Ford Faithful type oiler that replaces the stock transmission inspection cover, Chafins is making a repo I think. The Sure Feed oiler comes off the left side of motor and wouldn't work.
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Post by kmatt2 » Mon Sep 13, 2021 1:41 am

From the pictures it looks like it is on the right side of the motor, yes right side.
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Post by JBog » Mon Sep 13, 2021 10:29 am

kmatt2 wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 13, 2021 1:41 am
 From the pictures it looks like it is on the right side of the motor, yes right side.
Yea, it's on the passenger side of the tourer.
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Re: ID this mystery tube

Post by Mark Gregush » Mon Sep 13, 2021 11:46 am

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/17 ... 1311799547
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/41 ... 1401574008
There were a couple of different brands, but work about the same. When I install mine, I will be feeding in from the location you have that fitting.
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Post by TRDxB2 » Tue Sep 14, 2021 11:21 am

Another possibility to where it might go - but unlikely. What do you know about your engine?
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