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39portlander · 01-16-2016, 08:25 PM

Cleaning up the garage after cleaning up the driveway (snow), and for what ever reason noticed the different oil fill/breathers I had acquired recently.

The first two pictured are taller, approx. 5" and the last two pictured are approx. 1 3/4" just would like to know application for the taller ones.

The shorter ones are on a 39 mercury and my 39 P/U 59AB any input would be great.

jacob smith · 01-16-2016, 08:29 PM

I think the tall one is 33 and 34

super flat · 01-16-2016, 08:32 PM

I have seen the long ones on the flatheads with the front top mount distributor engines. Gary

Lawson Cox · 01-16-2016, 10:51 PM

The taller or longer filler pipe is 33-34, also the straight backside of the base is an indicator of 33-34. 33-34 cap is a short cap that slips down inside the filler neck. The cap shown is 35 and later. JMHO

Terry,OH · 01-17-2016, 07:01 AM

The 33 oil filler tube went into the intake manifold so neither is 33, but just the steel fill tube may be the same length as the 33. The straight back design of the fuel pump adaptor makes both of your tall oil fillers Early 34, later in 34 the fuel pump adaptor had a hump on the rear of the adaptor. The hump back design was carried over to 35 but the steel filler tube was only a couple of inches tall.
The reason they are so tall is they have multiple oil baffles inside. In 35 the baffle tube was under the fuel pump adaptor and a separate part from the adaptor. The short steel tube on top of the fuel pump adaptor in 35 did not have baffles The baffles help prevent oil vapor from exiting the valley area of the engine. The longer tube also made it much easier to refill oil into the engine and around the radiator steady rods.

39portlander · 01-17-2016, 07:27 AM

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Thanks Terry, that explains the Stromberg Model 40 that is in the second picture. I thought those were specific to 34's as well. Scott

Walt Dupont--Me. · 01-17-2016, 07:40 AM

Hey Scott. I like that oil pressure guage with shut off lever. Do you have one inside of cab also? Walt

39portlander · 01-17-2016, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walt Dupont--Me.

Hey Scott. I like that oil pressure guage with shut off lever. Do you have one inside of cab also? Walt

Yes Sir, right under the "dash rods" oil/fuel/h20 temp & volts.

I'm in constant contact with that Flat Head Walt. Scott

JSeery · 01-17-2016, 11:43 AM

Looks like you have monitoring under control!

Nice wiring upgrade as well.

Lawson Cox · 01-17-2016, 03:00 PM

Why the shut off valve on the oil pressure gauge???

JSeery · 01-17-2016, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lawson Cox

Why the shut off valve on the oil pressure gauge???

Here is a wild guess, to shut off the oil pressure to the gauge?

01-16-2016, 08:25 PM	#1
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 1,996	why so tall... Cleaning up the garage after cleaning up the driveway (snow), and for what ever reason noticed the different oil fill/breathers I had acquired recently. The first two pictured are taller, approx. 5" and the last two pictured are approx. 1 3/4" just would like to know application for the taller ones. The shorter ones are on a 39 mercury and my 39 P/U 59AB any input would be great. Last edited by 39portlander; 04-15-2018 at 06:06 PM.

01-16-2016, 08:29 PM	#2
jacob smith Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New ringgold pa Posts: 311	Re: why so tall... I think the tall one is 33 and 34 __________________ Ford

01-16-2016, 08:32 PM	#3
super flat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: west bend wi Posts: 314	Re: why so tall... I have seen the long ones on the flatheads with the front top mount distributor engines. Gary __________________ I am usually relatively happy------Gary

01-16-2016, 10:51 PM	#4
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: why so tall... The taller or longer filler pipe is 33-34, also the straight backside of the base is an indicator of 33-34. 33-34 cap is a short cap that slips down inside the filler neck. The cap shown is 35 and later. JMHO __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

01-17-2016, 07:01 AM	#5
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,751	Re: why so tall... The 33 oil filler tube went into the intake manifold so neither is 33, but just the steel fill tube may be the same length as the 33. The straight back design of the fuel pump adaptor makes both of your tall oil fillers Early 34, later in 34 the fuel pump adaptor had a hump on the rear of the adaptor. The hump back design was carried over to 35 but the steel filler tube was only a couple of inches tall. The reason they are so tall is they have multiple oil baffles inside. In 35 the baffle tube was under the fuel pump adaptor and a separate part from the adaptor. The short steel tube on top of the fuel pump adaptor in 35 did not have baffles The baffles help prevent oil vapor from exiting the valley area of the engine. The longer tube also made it much easier to refill oil into the engine and around the radiator steady rods. Last edited by Terry,OH; 01-17-2016 at 07:13 AM.

01-17-2016, 07:27 AM	#6
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 1,996	Re: why so tall... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks Terry, that explains the Stromberg Model 40 that is in the second picture. I thought those were specific to 34's as well. Scott

01-17-2016, 07:40 AM	#7
Walt Dupont--Me. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gardiner Me. Posts: 4,200	Re: why so tall... Hey Scott. I like that oil pressure guage with shut off lever. Do you have one inside of cab also? Walt

01-17-2016, 11:43 AM	#9
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: why so tall... Looks like you have monitoring under control! Nice wiring upgrade as well.

01-17-2016, 03:00 PM	#10
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: why so tall... Why the shut off valve on the oil pressure gauge??? __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".