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PatrickTA · 12-17-2019, 10:05 PM

Hey all
Just looking for a little advice.
I am going to install a 3rd main oil seal In a Model B engine. The instructions say to pressure check the main bearing with oil to 10lbs.
I�m wondering what the best way is to go about that.
Thanks

Jim Brierley · 12-18-2019, 12:18 PM

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I use an old butane tank rigged to put air pressure on top of the oil in the tank and force it into the valve cover. I have full-pressure engines so already have an inlet in the cover. Won't work on a Model A, only on B's.

12-17-2019, 10:05 PM	#1
PatrickTA Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Connecticut Posts: 34	Pressure check 3rd main. Model B Hey all Just looking for a little advice. I am going to install a 3rd main oil seal In a Model B engine. The instructions say to pressure check the main bearing with oil to 10lbs. I�m wondering what the best way is to go about that. Thanks

12-18-2019, 12:18 PM	#2
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 3,440	Re: Pressure check 3rd main. Model B Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I use an old butane tank rigged to put air pressure on top of the oil in the tank and force it into the valve cover. I have full-pressure engines so already have an inlet in the cover. Won't work on a Model A, only on B's.

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