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#78872 06/16/2007 3:32 AM | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 44 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 44 | I have the engine out of my 53 3100 trying to get it all cleaned up and ready to paint. I can not get the vent tube out,I saw 2 srews in front of the tube and behind the fuel pump.When I took the top screw out I thought I heard something fall to the oil pan,so guess I have to pull the oil pan and fish out what ever fell. What was it? Do I just need to use more force to get the vent tube out? THANKS
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#78873 06/16/2007 3:36 AM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 | The screws were holding a sheet metal baffle that prevents splash oil from flooding the vent tube and dripping onto the ground. Yes, you'll need to drop the pan to retrieve it. The vent is a firm press fit, so just use a little more persuasion to dislodge it.
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#78874 06/16/2007 4:37 AM | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 44 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 44 |
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#78875 06/16/2007 8:57 PM | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 424 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 424 | Tap on it with a rubber mallet and work it back and forth. It's a tight fit for sure but it will come loose. | | |
#78876 06/17/2007 4:50 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 187 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 187 | Once you get the tube out you may be able to use a magnet to retrive the baffle without removing the pan.
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