Without that tube the excess oil could spray all over the cover and possibly put excess oil around the valves. I got the scoop on the design from an old manual supplement that I picked up at a swapmeet. The little hole is to prevent oil siphoning and the clip is to stop dirt from getting in the hole and blocking it. I always wondered just exctly what these features were about.


1951 GMC 1 Ton Flatbed -- It is finally on the road and what a great time I have driving it!
1951 1 Ton Completed


My Chevy Master 4 Door is on the Road!