The Ford Barn

chrs1961815 · 07-13-2019, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Benson

Steel wool in filler cap is a bad idea.

Water vapor collects in steel wool which rusts the steel then small pieces of steel fall into the oil pan ... not good for the bearings.

I took it out and the car seems to not leak as much oil, it can breathe now. I don't have problems with blow by so I guess I don't need a bandaid fix like that.

Joe K · 07-13-2019, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benson

Steel wool in filler cap is a bad idea.

Water vapor collects in steel wool which rusts the steel then small pieces of steel fall into the oil pan ... not good for the bearings.

Yes, copper wool. House & Homewares Dept. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Scotch-Brit...-Pads/50277215

I was going to say the Scotchbrite pads themselves, but while plastic and cheap, I think these are infused with abrasive.

Joe K

katy · 07-13-2019, 10:25 AM

There's always stainless steel:
https://www.homehardware.ca/en/2-pac...pads/p/4542374

F.M. · 07-13-2019, 11:46 AM

I think putting ANYTHING in the oil filler Cap or TUBE is just PLAIN STUPID !!.. As Stated before, If need be to stop blow by on the fire wall etc. re-build the engine or put a sock over the cap & tube with a band of your choice to hold it in place.. When dirty enough, just put in in your wife`s wash !! Then Run !!

07-13-2019, 10:25 AM	#23
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,046	Re: Oil filler tube with no baffles There's always stainless steel: https://www.homehardware.ca/en/2-pac...pads/p/4542374 __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

07-13-2019, 11:46 AM	#24
F.M. BANNED Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 385	Re: Oil filler tube with no baffles I think putting ANYTHING in the oil filler Cap or TUBE is just PLAIN STUPID !!.. As Stated before, If need be to stop blow by on the fire wall etc. re-build the engine or put a sock over the cap & tube with a band of your choice to hold it in place.. When dirty enough, just put in in your wife`s wash !! Then Run !! Last edited by F.M.; 07-13-2019 at 04:07 PM.