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| | | | Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 419 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 419 | Where can I find a roaddraft tube for the Blue Funk? I've searched a couple of junkyards to no avail.
Thanks.
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,847 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,847 | they are on ebay nearly every day
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 419 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 419 | On ebay? Nearly every day? Well, alright then! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 |
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,875 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,875 | What year engine are we talking about here? There are a few different designs, some with an oil filler cap incorporated, others without. 216 or 235?
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,254 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,254 | There are a bunch of different designs. You could ask that question. Or ask for the design of your year. Then go to EBay or the swap meet.
I am sure you will find what you need
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 |
Dave,
The most likely you are referring to: Blue Funk: a '51 3100 4 OTF with a '57 235? You should confirm this (often people post questions about engines that do not match the engine in their profile "signature").
What type of valve cover do yo have? Is it sealed or vented? What type of oil filler cap do you have (is it sealed or vented) and, just to be safe, is it attached to the top of the valve cover?
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 | I would appreciate knowing when they stopped using the oil cap version on 3100 216 engines.
Chuck | | | | | Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 419 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 419 | Thanks for the replys, guys.
Yeah, Tim, I'm referring to the 1957 235. Since I am always referring to the same truck, that's the reason why I put all that information in my signature. That Blue Funk has has a vented filler cap, attached to the top of the valve cover.
I believe I have locted one.
Thanks again.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32 | I have a 56 with the 316 c i pontiac engine. I think when the truck was new we had a problem of engine oil being "pushed" -forced out and trailing back and up the tail gate. The tube I think is the draft tube is shaped some what like the handle and a bit of the stem of a walking cane. The draft tube is located near the fire wall and distributor. Does this seem logical ?? Can you fix my ignorance I don't want to be stupid for a long time-- Thanks, tom
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32 | I have a 56 with the 316 c i pontiac engine. I think when the truck was new we had a problem of engine oil being "pushed" -forced out and trailing back and up the tail gate. The tube I think is the draft tube is shaped some what like the handle and a bit of the stem of a walking cane. The draft tube is located near the fire wall and distributor. Does this seem logical ?? Thanks, tom | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 |
Tom,
You would be better off posting a new message with your question. The people who might know about a 316 are often not the people who know about 216/235/261 engines.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,381 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,381 | I have a road draft tube for a 57 235 and sent you a PM. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 419 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 419 | Yeah, Tim, thanks for directing Tom away from my ignorant a$$! (I'm groping around for info my-own-self, Tom- good luck to you in getting your info!)
Gotcher PM, Jeff. Thanks. | | |
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