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shootiniron · 08-24-2009, 11:25 PM

I've got a 72 C20 4x4 with a 350 in it.The oil fill on the valve cover is a real pain to get to so I picked up a tall oil fill tube but I guess I need a different valve cover,as there is no hole for it in the one thats on it.Any suggestions?Thanks!

BAGNDRAGIT · 08-24-2009, 11:37 PM

i know some factory valve covers came with it, but on these truck the tall oil fill was on the intake, what intake are you running?

vectorit · 08-25-2009, 12:07 AM

You say C20 and 4x4 in the same sentence, but neither are the same truck. I'm going to assume you meant K20 or CK20

As far as I know the intake style oil fill did not come in your year of truck.

You could check out one of the aftermarket intake manifold companies, and see if they offer the early style manifold with a hole for the fill tube. I've seen Edlbrock, Weiand, and Offy with those, but that was years ago and I don't know if they still offer it.

Or you could go with the OEM cast iron one?

I have seen valve covers with a extended oil fill tube, and I think they cam out of full size vans.

Longhorn Man · 08-25-2009, 12:58 AM

the 4x4 trucks had a tall filler tube on the valve cover in 69 - 72. The intake fill was in 67/68.

BCOWANWHEELS · 08-25-2009, 01:38 AM

My 72 c10 has the tall oil fill tube in the d/s valve cover

**El Jay** · 08-25-2009, 04:17 AM

Also, back in the olden days of iron men & wooden ships, GM had "screw in" oil filler caps. The "dogs" on the cap would line up with the slots on the valve cover & then tighten about 1/4 turn.

GM offered an after market "extension" tube that could be inserted in the valve cover & then the oil fill cap screwed into the "extension" tube.
This prevented making a big mess when dumping oil into the engine.

cdowns · 08-25-2009, 04:56 AM

you could just buy a funnell just may sure you dont get a metric one

all 3 71-72 C10's i had were equipped with the tall fill driver side rear//they were all ac trucks

**El Jay** · 08-25-2009, 06:01 PM

What would be the problem with the metric funnel? My metric crescent wrenches work just fine.

I don't know which trucks had what kind of oil fillers.
I put that extension on my '76 K5; my '72 C20 has a rubber 710 plug.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 08-26-2009, 04:23 PM

Here is a picture of the factory tall oil fill on my 4x4. It fits into the large hole on the two hole valve covers. There is a brace that fastens to the intake manifold.

The grommets are still available through NAPA and perhaps others.

Jim

BCOWANWHEELS · 08-26-2009, 05:18 PM

heres mine 1972 2wd 1/2 ton

08-24-2009, 11:25 PM	#1
shootiniron Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Prescott,AZ Posts: 24	tall oil fill tube I've got a 72 C20 4x4 with a 350 in it.The oil fill on the valve cover is a real pain to get to so I picked up a tall oil fill tube but I guess I need a different valve cover,as there is no hole for it in the one thats on it.Any suggestions?Thanks!

08-24-2009, 11:37 PM	#2
BAGNDRAGIT Just Not Low Enough! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	Re: tall oil fill tube i know some factory valve covers came with it, but on these truck the tall oil fill was on the intake, what intake are you running? __________________ NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME! 67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK 1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd Previous: 1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded) 1973 Chevy C-20 THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK 2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P. 1969 Volkswagen Bug This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem. Last edited by BAGNDRAGIT; 08-24-2009 at 11:37 PM.

08-25-2009, 12:07 AM	#3
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: tall oil fill tube You say C20 and 4x4 in the same sentence, but neither are the same truck. I'm going to assume you meant K20 or CK20 As far as I know the intake style oil fill did not come in your year of truck. You could check out one of the aftermarket intake manifold companies, and see if they offer the early style manifold with a hole for the fill tube. I've seen Edlbrock, Weiand, and Offy with those, but that was years ago and I don't know if they still offer it. Or you could go with the OEM cast iron one? I have seen valve covers with a extended oil fill tube, and I think they cam out of full size vans. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU Last edited by vectorit; 08-25-2009 at 12:07 AM.

08-25-2009, 12:58 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: tall oil fill tube the 4x4 trucks had a tall filler tube on the valve cover in 69 - 72. The intake fill was in 67/68.

08-25-2009, 01:38 AM	#5
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: tall oil fill tube My 72 c10 has the tall oil fill tube in the d/s valve cover __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

08-25-2009, 04:17 AM	#6
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: tall oil fill tube Also, back in the olden days of iron men & wooden ships, GM had "screw in" oil filler caps. The "dogs" on the cap would line up with the slots on the valve cover & then tighten about 1/4 turn. GM offered an after market "extension" tube that could be inserted in the valve cover & then the oil fill cap screwed into the "extension" tube. This prevented making a big mess when dumping oil into the engine. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

08-25-2009, 04:56 AM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: tall oil fill tube you could just buy a funnell just may sure you dont get a metric one all 3 71-72 C10's i had were equipped with the tall fill driver side rear//they were all ac trucks __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by cdowns; 08-25-2009 at 06:34 AM.

08-25-2009, 06:01 PM	#8
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: tall oil fill tube What would be the problem with the metric funnel? My metric crescent wrenches work just fine. I don't know which trucks had what kind of oil fillers. I put that extension on my '76 K5; my '72 C20 has a rubber 710 plug. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

08-26-2009, 04:23 PM	#9
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: tall oil fill tube Here is a picture of the factory tall oil fill on my 4x4. It fits into the large hole on the two hole valve covers. There is a brace that fastens to the intake manifold. The grommets are still available through NAPA and perhaps others. Jim Attached Images __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

08-26-2009, 05:18 PM	#10
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: tall oil fill tube heres mine 1972 2wd 1/2 ton Attached Images __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16



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