That tapping in the bottom center goes into a standpipe that runs up the inside of the canister. There's a hole near the top of that standpipe for the oil to exit from the canister, which doesn't allow the oil inside to drop below the hole location.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.