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bouncytruck · 06-20-2003, 01:56 PM

I saw this on E-bay but I've never seen it in the pictures of anyone's engine. Just curiosity...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2420320104

**1971Stepside** · 06-20-2003, 02:03 PM

It looks like an oil fill tube for marine applications. My 454 in my boat has one of those that comes up off of the valve cover.

crazy4chevs · 06-20-2003, 02:15 PM

I saw one of these awhile back on e-bay and they said it was a oil filler for our year trucks. Ive never seen one on any trucks of our years though.

van mabee?

lukecp · 06-20-2003, 02:17 PM

Don't AC equipped trucks have the oil filler in the rear passenger side valve cover? I think i saw a pic of a restored truck with a long tube coming from back there to fill oil with.

toms68cst · 06-20-2003, 02:59 PM

Or is it a 4X4 truck thing??? I don't know for sure.

Cap'n Hook · 06-20-2003, 04:09 PM

My 4x4 Jimmy has that oil filler neck on the driver side valve cover, with the brace attached to the intake or the carb, one of the two, don't remember right off the top of my head!!!

Maximum Overdrive · 06-20-2003, 04:18 PM

We used to have a 72 Chevy 3/4 4x4 that had a tube like that for filling the oil.

SEVEND2 · 06-20-2003, 04:19 PM

hmm looks like the Power brake booster Vac linethingy, so it mounts it or moves it, or that oil thing Mentioned above.

ummmm Dont know, I do know i aint got one

jostrans68 · 06-20-2003, 04:22 PM

heres on on my truck

bouncytruck · 06-20-2003, 04:54 PM

Interesting, does it make it easier to fill the oil?

tom hand · 06-20-2003, 05:09 PM

it should be on any truck that came from the factory with power brakes

**Stocker** · 06-20-2003, 07:50 PM

That oil filler tube goes to the rear of the driver's side valve cover on my 72 (with power brakes and factory air). The brace is held by an intake manifold bolt. I think it probably does make it easier to add oil, since you don't have to worm the oil down towards a valve cover hole!

WHYBYNU · 06-20-2003, 10:14 PM

Here is one that came on my truck.

cheyenneman · 06-21-2003, 04:19 AM

My 71 has it also on the drivers side. It is a oil fill tube no questions asked.

FILICE72C10 · 06-22-2003, 12:37 PM

This is mine

70 CST 4X4 · 06-22-2003, 01:24 PM

My 70' 4X4 with PB has one too - drivers side valve cover in the back. I have a diiferent cap then the one on ebay. My cap is steel and screws on.

mdill · 06-24-2003, 03:04 PM

OK, I know it is not just a power brake thing, it
must be power brake + air thing, I know I want one !!

Mike D. (Have to watch ebay closer)

Thanks Guys !! (I only vagely remeber seening one
once 20 years ago before today)

bouncytruck · 06-24-2003, 03:31 PM

That is the first one I've ever seen on E-bay or anywhere else.

Boardrider52 · 06-24-2003, 03:41 PM

ya my truck used to have one but i took it off

Long Knight · 06-24-2003, 03:42 PM

LOL! You guys make me laugh! I have one on my truck and I wouldn't get rid of it for anything. Slammed67 made fun of me for putting it back on after the rebuild, but I never drip a drop of oil. Now if I can just remember to put the cap back on...thank goodness the parts stores still sell them!

FrankHoy · 06-24-2003, 05:05 PM

I have a 72 Cheyenne 402 PB AC and it doesn't have this so I think it is also a SB thingy.

Yellow Cheyenne · 06-24-2003, 07:08 PM

I think it was on PB and AC trucks. If you only have PB, you can add oil on the front pass side. If you have AC and no PB, you can add oil on the rear drivers side. If you have PB and AC, the PB booster makes it difficult to get to the filler on the drivers side and the AC compressor brackets make it impossible to fill on the front pass side. This all applies to SB, don't know about the BB's.

Randy

Long Knight · 06-25-2003, 09:02 AM

I have pb, no AC. It's not on the option sticker but it's a good option to have.

Maximum Overdrive · 06-25-2003, 09:34 AM

The one on our truck was on a 72 without air but it did have PB. IT was also a 350 small block with automatic.

06-20-2003, 01:56 PM	#1
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	What is this? I saw this on E-bay but I've never seen it in the pictures of anyone's engine. Just curiosity... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2420320104 __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-20-2003, 02:03 PM	#2
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	It looks like an oil fill tube for marine applications. My 454 in my boat has one of those that comes up off of the valve cover. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

06-20-2003, 02:15 PM	#3
crazy4chevs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area) Posts: 668	I saw one of these awhile back on e-bay and they said it was a oil filler for our year trucks. Ive never seen one on any trucks of our years though. van mabee? __________________ 70 chev c10 swb fleet 72 grill, sb 400, 2/4 drop. 68 chev c10 swb fleet Early classic 4/6 drop with 4wheel disc brakes 9"rear 67-8 buckets tilt and A/C Classic GM Truck Club of Washington .

06-20-2003, 02:17 PM	#4
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Don't AC equipped trucks have the oil filler in the rear passenger side valve cover? I think i saw a pic of a restored truck with a long tube coming from back there to fill oil with. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

06-20-2003, 02:59 PM	#5
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,277	Or is it a 4X4 truck thing??? I don't know for sure. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

06-20-2003, 04:09 PM	#6
Cap'n Hook Workin to live... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 261	My 4x4 Jimmy has that oil filler neck on the driver side valve cover, with the brace attached to the intake or the carb, one of the two, don't remember right off the top of my head!!! __________________ Jason

06-20-2003, 04:18 PM	#7
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,634	We used to have a 72 Chevy 3/4 4x4 that had a tube like that for filling the oil.

06-20-2003, 04:19 PM	#8
SEVEND2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Menifee, Calif, USA Posts: 2,145	hmm looks like the Power brake booster Vac linethingy, so it mounts it or moves it, or that oil thing Mentioned above. ummmm Dont know, I do know i aint got one __________________ With a 1972 Chevy Custom-10 Long bed w/350cid th350, (under-construction). Progress on truck so far (follow link): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=51051 and stage 2 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=58132 ~ "Why couldn't you have just put the bunny back in the box?" ~

06-20-2003, 04:22 PM	#9
jostrans68 Jostrans68 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bloomington indiana Posts: 1,182	heres on on my truck Attached Images __________________ [CGTW Member former 67-72 now with a 96 silverado

06-20-2003, 04:54 PM	#10
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Interesting, does it make it easier to fill the oil? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-20-2003, 05:09 PM	#11
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	it should be on any truck that came from the factory with power brakes __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

06-20-2003, 07:50 PM	#12
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,525	That oil filler tube goes to the rear of the driver's side valve cover on my 72 (with power brakes and factory air). The brace is held by an intake manifold bolt. I think it probably does make it easier to add oil, since you don't have to worm the oil down towards a valve cover hole! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

06-20-2003, 10:14 PM	#13
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	Here is one that came on my truck. Attached Images __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

06-21-2003, 04:19 AM	#14
cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Spokane WA. Posts: 53	My 71 has it also on the drivers side. It is a oil fill tube no questions asked.

06-22-2003, 12:37 PM	#15
FILICE72C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 270	pic This is mine Attached Images __________________ 72 C10 SWB 02 Subaru WRX 95 Nissan 240SX



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06-22-2003, 01:24 PM	#16
70 CST 4X4 Have A Nice Day! Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 356	My 70' 4X4 with PB has one too - drivers side valve cover in the back. I have a diiferent cap then the one on ebay. My cap is steel and screws on. __________________ 1970 CST K10 350/350/205 Short Bed - Fleetside Tach-Tilt-A/C-Tow Hooks Front & Rear Disc Brakes Front & Rear Posi 3.73 Gears 30 Gallon Stainless Fuel Tank SOLD 01/18 !!!!! 2007 2500 HD Classic Crew Cab LT2 4X4 Duramax LBZ Last edited by 70 CST 4X4; 06-22-2003 at 01:26 PM.

06-24-2003, 03:04 PM	#17
mdill Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Richfield MN Posts: 44	OK, I know it is not just a power brake thing, it must be power brake + air thing, I know I want one !! Mike D. (Have to watch ebay closer) Thanks Guys !! (I only vagely remeber seening one once 20 years ago before today) __________________ 72 3/4 ton 4X4 Suburban (and way to many FSJ's (J series jeeps)

06-24-2003, 03:31 PM	#18
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	That is the first one I've ever seen on E-bay or anywhere else. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-24-2003, 03:41 PM	#19
Boardrider52 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 212	ya my truck used to have one but i took it off __________________ 72' Jimmy member of Above~n~beyond truck club members.fortunecity.com/aboveandbeyondtrucks

06-24-2003, 03:42 PM	#20
Long Knight Spank 'em if you got 'em! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 628	LOL! You guys make me laugh! I have one on my truck and I wouldn't get rid of it for anything. Slammed67 made fun of me for putting it back on after the rebuild, but I never drip a drop of oil. Now if I can just remember to put the cap back on...thank goodness the parts stores still sell them! __________________ Long Knight '71 C-20, 350ci, TH350, Edl. 1406 Carb w/elec.choke, Ignitor ignition, Viper Tires, Orange Dipstick

06-24-2003, 05:05 PM	#21
FrankHoy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 154	I have a 72 Cheyenne 402 PB AC and it doesn't have this so I think it is also a SB thingy.

06-24-2003, 07:08 PM	#22
Yellow Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Eastern Kansas Posts: 488	I think it was on PB and AC trucks. If you only have PB, you can add oil on the front pass side. If you have AC and no PB, you can add oil on the rear drivers side. If you have PB and AC, the PB booster makes it difficult to get to the filler on the drivers side and the AC compressor brackets make it impossible to fill on the front pass side. This all applies to SB, don't know about the BB's. Randy __________________ '72 Cheyenne. AC, PS, PB, Rear slider window, tilt. Light yellow (grapefruit yellow according to new sales literature from '72) '56 Chevy short step V-8 (My dad bought it new!!) '70 Olds 442 convertible '70 Olds Rallye 350

06-25-2003, 09:02 AM	#23
Long Knight Spank 'em if you got 'em! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 628	I have pb, no AC. It's not on the option sticker but it's a good option to have. __________________ Long Knight '71 C-20, 350ci, TH350, Edl. 1406 Carb w/elec.choke, Ignitor ignition, Viper Tires, Orange Dipstick

06-25-2003, 09:34 AM	#24
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,634	The one on our truck was on a 72 without air but it did have PB. IT was also a 350 small block with automatic.

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