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Mountaineer · 11-04-2013, 07:00 PM

Hi All,
I have a 71 Chevy K20 that in large part I bought to learn more about how to fix up my own vehicle. I've been successful at a few repairs so far, but now I'm on to an oil change. I know, I know... it's my FIRST time every changing my own oil!

I got as far as emptying out the old oil and changing the filter, but now I need to pour in the new stuff and I'm not 100% sure where to pour it in. There was a breather cap on this hole and I'm pretty sure it goes in the hole pictured here, right? (see photo)

Just don't want to screw anything up. Thanks all!

RANDY COX · 11-04-2013, 07:06 PM

Uh that's affirmative 10-4

67c10rustbuket · 11-04-2013, 07:06 PM

Yes fill the oil on either valve cover

Mountaineer · 11-04-2013, 07:09 PM

Thanks Guys!

Roscoep · 11-04-2013, 07:37 PM

Most of us have messed up at least once by not asking a simple question. Welcome to the board, these guys can help you a lot, I have learned much from them.

In The Ten Ring · 11-04-2013, 08:04 PM

I guess you COULD pour it into the dipstick hole, but it would take a long time. LOL

The only dumb question is the one not asked.

**bigmac73** · 11-04-2013, 08:13 PM

post some pics of the truck Lets see what you got

1968k10blue · 11-04-2013, 08:18 PM

yes ^^^^^

even though you have one pic

buddylj1990 · 11-04-2013, 08:25 PM

i got vent hole in middle of intake i use oil gos in a lot faster

hugger6933 · 11-04-2013, 08:45 PM

You can't learn if you don't ask questions. You did find the right spot on your own but it never hurts to be sure. That is probably when the saying better safe than sorry came into being. Good job Keep up the want to on the learning about the old iron. If you need some help or advice holler. Jim

Mountaineer · 11-04-2013, 09:14 PM

Excited to learn more about keeping this guy in shape! Here are some photos:

**Stocker** · 11-05-2013, 01:14 AM

Welcome to the board. Love the B&W pic in the woods, the truck really looks like it's in its element!

swamp rat · 11-05-2013, 01:24 AM

Tell ya what, my older brother tried to put engine oil in the power steering pump of my mom's car when we were in high school... we all gotta start learning somewhere!

RANDY COX · 11-05-2013, 07:26 AM

Wow congrats on the truck a 3/4 ton ner extra fuel tanks nice lookin rig, now throw a 4" suspension lift on her.

Green Hornet · 11-05-2013, 08:16 AM

Always good to fill the oil filter with oil before you screw it on also. Gets the oil to the bearings a bit faster on start up. Nice truck

volksworld · 11-05-2013, 08:19 AM

volkswagen golfs had a plug on top of the bellhousing you removed to see the timing mark on the flywheel...newbies would regularly use this hole to pour gear oil all over their clutch....its always safer to ask....

rocknss · 11-05-2013, 09:33 AM

Welcome!!

**WIDESIDE72** · 11-05-2013, 10:09 AM

Just use the he with the plug marked
"710" like the girl i dated in high school asked about. Wait for it. Yep. Upside down!

Longhorn 70 · 11-05-2013, 02:57 PM

Just don't do what the guy that ran in to a store I worked at, begging for a fire extinguisher did....Don't plug that hole with a rag.

Nice K20. It was built to have fun with. Enjoy it and welcome to the board.

**Chevyland** · 11-06-2013, 12:54 AM

Mountaineer, it's always good to ask the simple question. A couple of years ago one of my crews, kept putting automatic steering fluid in the brake booster of one of our flatbeds ( I had no idea ) until they lost the brakes and almost crashed. When I brought it to the shop, all the hoses, master cylinder and wheel cylinders had to be replaced. It cost a bit, but at least nobody was hurt. Have fun with your new ride. These trucks are the bomb

Mountaineer · 11-06-2013, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by volksworld

volkswagen golfs had a plug on top of the bellhousing you removed to see the timing mark on the flywheel...newbies would regularly use this hole to pour gear oil all over their clutch....its always safer to ask....

My daily driver is a golf! I opened the good one time to attempt a repair, thought I was looking at the inside of a laptop computer, and **** the hood. Even changing the headlights were a pain in the butt.

Mountaineer · 11-06-2013, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RANDY COX

Wow congrats on the truck a 3/4 ton ner extra fuel tanks nice lookin rig, now throw a 4" suspension lift on her.

Thanks, It's had a full ton axle swapped in

not that I would be able to load that much weight into it. The bed is pretty rusty. Speaking of the auxiliary tanks, I haven't filled them yet, was thinking it would be best to drain them first since I'm not sure the last time they were used.

I got a pretty good deal though I think @ $1500. Only issues are a battery drain that was fixed for a few weeks by replacing the voltage regulator, now I have a battery disconnect switch in the cab. Power steering pressure hose sprang a leak so swapped that... Thing sounds like a dinosaur when I'm turning out of a tight space. Also e brake doesn't hold and a little rust here and there but that's it. Engine is an edelbrock 350 crate w 10k miles

11-04-2013, 07:00 PM	#1
Mountaineer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Portland, Ore Posts: 5	Is this where I pour the oil? Hi All, I have a 71 Chevy K20 that in large part I bought to learn more about how to fix up my own vehicle. I've been successful at a few repairs so far, but now I'm on to an oil change. I know, I know... it's my FIRST time every changing my own oil! I got as far as emptying out the old oil and changing the filter, but now I need to pour in the new stuff and I'm not 100% sure where to pour it in. There was a breather cap on this hole and I'm pretty sure it goes in the hole pictured here, right? (see photo) Just don't want to screw anything up. Thanks all! __________________ 1971 Chevrolet K20

11-04-2013, 07:06 PM	#2
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: Is this where I pour the oil? Uh that's affirmative 10-4 __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

11-04-2013, 07:06 PM	#3
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Is this where I pour the oil? Yes fill the oil on either valve cover __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

11-04-2013, 07:09 PM	#4
Mountaineer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Portland, Ore Posts: 5	Re: Is this where I pour the oil? Thanks Guys! __________________ 1971 Chevrolet K20

11-04-2013, 07:37 PM	#5
Roscoep Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 80	Re: Is this where I pour the oil? Most of us have messed up at least once by not asking a simple question. Welcome to the board, these guys can help you a lot, I have learned much from them. __________________ Robert 71 Chevy SWB

11-04-2013, 08:04 PM	#6
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: Is this where I pour the oil? I guess you COULD pour it into the dipstick hole, but it would take a long time. LOL The only dumb question is the one not asked.

11-04-2013, 08:13 PM	#7
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: Is this where I pour the oil? post some pics of the truck Lets see what you got __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks

11-04-2013, 08:18 PM	#8
1968k10blue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mahtomedi, Minnesota Posts: 335	Re: Is this where I pour the oil? yes ^^^^^ even though you have one pic __________________ Austin 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 4.8l V8 (Wrecked) 2003 Chevy 1500 standard cab short bed 4x4 w/ 5.3l Last edited by 1968k10blue; 11-04-2013 at 08:19 PM. Reason: im not so smart

11-04-2013, 08:25 PM	#9
buddylj1990 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: waynesville georgia Posts: 164	Re: Is this where I pour the oil? i got vent hole in middle of intake i use oil gos in a lot faster

11-04-2013, 08:45 PM	#10
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: Is this where I pour the oil? You can't learn if you don't ask questions. You did find the right spot on your own but it never hurts to be sure. That is probably when the saying better safe than sorry came into being. Good job Keep up the want to on the learning about the old iron. If you need some help or advice holler. Jim

11-04-2013, 09:14 PM	#11
Mountaineer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Portland, Ore Posts: 5	Re: Is this where I pour the oil? Excited to learn more about keeping this guy in shape! Here are some photos: __________________ 1971 Chevrolet K20

11-05-2013, 01:14 AM	#12
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,725	Re: Is this where I pour the oil? Welcome to the board. Love the B&W pic in the woods, the truck really looks like it's in its element! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

11-05-2013, 01:24 AM	#13
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Is this where I pour the oil? Tell ya what, my older brother tried to put engine oil in the power steering pump of my mom's car when we were in high school... we all gotta start learning somewhere! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

11-05-2013, 07:26 AM	#14
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: Is this where I pour the oil? Wow congrats on the truck a 3/4 ton ner extra fuel tanks nice lookin rig, now throw a 4" suspension lift on her. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

11-05-2013, 08:16 AM	#15
Green Hornet Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Schaghticoke NY Posts: 77	Re: Is this where I pour the oil? Always good to fill the oil filter with oil before you screw it on also. Gets the oil to the bearings a bit faster on start up. Nice truck __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Fleetside Long box



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11-05-2013, 08:19 AM	#16
volksworld Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: formerly NY currentlyNC Posts: 390	Re: Is this where I pour the oil? volkswagen golfs had a plug on top of the bellhousing you removed to see the timing mark on the flywheel...newbies would regularly use this hole to pour gear oil all over their clutch....its always safer to ask.... __________________ 1970 short step c10 leaf spring 454

11-05-2013, 09:33 AM	#17
rocknss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 403	Re: Is this where I pour the oil? Welcome!!

11-05-2013, 10:09 AM	#18
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Is this where I pour the oil? Just use the he with the plug marked "710" like the girl i dated in high school asked about. Wait for it. Yep. Upside down!

11-05-2013, 02:57 PM	#19
Longhorn 70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,149	Re: Is this where I pour the oil? Just don't do what the guy that ran in to a store I worked at, begging for a fire extinguisher did....Don't plug that hole with a rag. Nice K20. It was built to have fun with. Enjoy it and welcome to the board. __________________ 1970 Longhorn, Front Disc, 350/4 bolt, 882 heads, HEI, Edelbrock, 700R4, HO-52/4.11. 1996 Corvette, Collector Roadster, LT4, 396, 450RWHP, 6sp, 4.11/Dana44/posi 5 point roll bar And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Gal 6:9

11-06-2013, 12:54 AM	#20
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,747	Re: Is this where I pour the oil? Mountaineer, it's always good to ask the simple question. A couple of years ago one of my crews, kept putting automatic steering fluid in the brake booster of one of our flatbeds ( I had no idea ) until they lost the brakes and almost crashed. When I brought it to the shop, all the hoses, master cylinder and wheel cylinders had to be replaced. It cost a bit, but at least nobody was hurt. Have fun with your new ride. These trucks are the bomb

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