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Originally Posted by Doug 845
I recently pulled the pan on my '33 V8 to clean the sludge out and don't recall seeing a white color tube hanging down. I don't have any serious oil leaks and great oil pressure. The engine was rebuilt years ago and runs great. Is the white tube really necessary? Maybe my memory is failing me (again) - I wouldn't be surprised.
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That white rubber tube and the brass fitting are something that somebody installed - it is not original. The original tube was metal. I can't see it being an issue, unless they threaded the brass fitting too far into the cap and ended up making it hard for the oil to drain back to the pan.