57 Oil Fill Tube

[Bruce B.]

The oil fill tube on my 57 FI intake is a little loose, it's my fault as I turned it in a lathe to make it fit better.

I had read about people spliting or cracking intakes while installing the oil tube so I made the tube smaller.

Any suggestions to tighten it up?
Silicone, JB weld, etc.

Thanks,
Bruce B.

[Edward M.]

Re: 57 Oil Fill Tube

Get another tube, they are cheap. Clean it (if needed), stick it in the freezer for a while (to shrink if slightly), then install in your manifold.
Warming the manifold with sunlight (not any direct heat) is also a good idea.

[Bruce B.]

Re: 57 Oil Fill Tube

Ed,
Thanks, I'll get one and try doing what you recommend.
Bruce B.