Oil leaking from dip stick hole
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01-03-2018, 03:11 PM
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Oil leaking from dip stick hole
So every time the truck gets heated, small amounts of oil seems to leak out. Doesn’t seem like the dipstick is on very tight. Is there suppose to be a tube that drops down in there that would snug it up, or maybe something near the cap of the dipstick that would prevent it from leaking out? I haven’t been able to find a new dipstick or tube for a 55 f100. Many sites seem to have it for other years,but not a 55. Is that leakage normal? Thanks
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01-03-2018, 05:02 PM
EAG-6750-B .. Engine Oil Dipstick - On cylinder block - 16" long / Obsolete
Trucks: 1952/53 215 I-6; 1954/58 223 I-6.
NOS PARTS SOURCE in Olathe KS has 1 = 913-220-5746.
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B8A-6754-B .. Engine Oil Dipstick Tube - On cylinder block - 1.40" long / Obsolete
Ford cars: 1949/51 226 I-6 (flathead); 1952/53 215 I-6; 1954/59 223 I-6.
Trucks: 1948/51 226 I-6 (flathead); 1950/53 254 I-6 (flathead); 1952/53 215 1-6; 1954/64 F100/600 223 I-6.
NOS PARTS SOURCE has 1.
CARPENTER NOS OBSOLETE PARTS in Concord NC has 3 = 800-476-9653.
Trucks: 1952/53 215 I-6; 1954/58 223 I-6.
NOS PARTS SOURCE in Olathe KS has 1 = 913-220-5746.
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B8A-6754-B .. Engine Oil Dipstick Tube - On cylinder block - 1.40" long / Obsolete
Ford cars: 1949/51 226 I-6 (flathead); 1952/53 215 I-6; 1954/59 223 I-6.
Trucks: 1948/51 226 I-6 (flathead); 1950/53 254 I-6 (flathead); 1952/53 215 1-6; 1954/64 F100/600 223 I-6.
NOS PARTS SOURCE has 1.
CARPENTER NOS OBSOLETE PARTS in Concord NC has 3 = 800-476-9653.
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01-03-2018, 07:16 PM
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EAG-6750-B .. Engine Oil Dipstick - On cylinder block - 16" long / Obsolete
Trucks: 1952/53 215 I-6; 1954/58 223 I-6.
NOS PARTS SOURCE in Olathe KS has 1 = 913-220-5746.
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B8A-6754-B .. Engine Oil Dipstick Tube - On cylinder block - 1.40" long / Obsolete
Ford cars: 1949/51 226 I-6 (flathead); 1952/53 215 I-6; 1954/59 223 I-6.
Trucks: 1948/51 226 I-6 (flathead); 1950/53 254 I-6 (flathead); 1952/53 215 1-6; 1954/64 F100/600 223 I-6.
NOS PARTS SOURCE has 1.
CARPENTER NOS OBSOLETE PARTS in Concord NC has 3 = 800-476-9653.
Trucks: 1952/53 215 I-6; 1954/58 223 I-6.
NOS PARTS SOURCE in Olathe KS has 1 = 913-220-5746.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
B8A-6754-B .. Engine Oil Dipstick Tube - On cylinder block - 1.40" long / Obsolete
Ford cars: 1949/51 226 I-6 (flathead); 1952/53 215 I-6; 1954/59 223 I-6.
Trucks: 1948/51 226 I-6 (flathead); 1950/53 254 I-6 (flathead); 1952/53 215 1-6; 1954/64 F100/600 223 I-6.
NOS PARTS SOURCE has 1.
CARPENTER NOS OBSOLETE PARTS in Concord NC has 3 = 800-476-9653.
Thanks for the links, I called the first number and they wanted about $130 for the dipstick. I don’t want to spend that, unless I really need to. I’ll keep trying to trouble shoot it before making the purchase. Thanks
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01-04-2018, 08:35 AM
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I’ll check when I get home, but I think I put in the amount that my manual stated it required. I think 5 quarts. I just changed the oil. As far as detergent based, I’ll have to look when I get back. I used the oil that the guy at Napa recommended, but maybe it was the wrong stuff, although it was leaking out before I changed the oil.
#15
01-04-2018, 05:35 PM
If it were me, I think I'd try to DIY a rubber seal at the top of the dipstick tube, say, a fat O-ring that would hold tight to the stick and fit the inside of the tube. Or, there are all kinds of plugs, grommets that might work or be adapted. If it still leaks after you've got a good seal at the top of the tube with the stick in place, seems like crankcase pressure is indicated (?) even though it looks like you've got ample venting, unless there are clogs.