Should I use an O-Ring In the Oil float

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Should I use an O-Ring In the Oil float

Post by shellshock » Sun Mar 29, 2015 4:35 pm

I saw a tutorial where someone had used an o-ring in the slip and pivot connection of the oil pick-up tube. This o-ring is not in the SNL. Is it advisable to use an O-ring
in this area?

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Re: Should I use an O-Ring In the Oil float

Post by Marty, SoCal » Sun Mar 29, 2015 5:53 pm

Not in the SNL, but I always add one to the tube for added insurance against sucking air if the oil level ever uncovers the pickup pivot point during off-road maneuvers. IIRC, it's 9/16" ID, 1/16" thickness, Viton or Buna N construction. The o-ring should be thin enough to allow you to insert the cotter pin without the float binding.

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Re: Should I use an O-Ring In the Oil float

Post by shellshock » Sun Mar 29, 2015 6:02 pm

Thanks for the info Marty.
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