47-55.1 Eliminate draft tube options

[TX3100Guy]

Originally Posted by leegreen

Did you locate the leak that started the thread?

here maybe?
Attachment 2330454

For sure, it was the cracked end cap leaking behind the timing plate. Not back pressure from a PVC in the draft tube as I had been wrongly advised by a friend.

The short version of this long thread is that I wanted to eliminate the draft tube. Then installed a PVC fitting in the draft tube block opening. Began running the engine, saw oil spilling out (not drips) and began tracing the leak. The end result, is pulled engine, removed valve train, push rods, lifters, cam shaft (with bolts holing the thrust plate), then removed timing plate to reveal the full damage to the end cap.

I will amend the title, but at this point it would be hard to find a title that addresses all of the issues covered so far. Thanks.