Guest sintid58 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 I got the spark plug covers on my 55 that you so kindly let me have. I have a question about the oil fillers on my car. Old Tank has a picture of his 264 in his Ford pickup and the oil filler is on the valley pan and mine are on the valve covers. Is this a difference between 54 and 55 or something else. Here is a picture of my 264 as it sits now. Still working on it. I also threw in a picture of a whole load of new LaCrosses I saw in Missouri, most I have seen on the road so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 In the back of my mind I seem to remember that the oil filler location was a mid year change in 55 with either location being "correct"............Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Uhhh, I'll send you a PM Sid...:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 The spark plug covers as well as the entire engine looks great Sid. Ditto bhigdogs comment re the change in location of the filler tube(s). What a shame they couldn't have off centered them just a few inches so it wouldn't have taken up the space for the V-EIGHT decal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 The change was referenced in a BPSB #2.387 April 22 1955ENGINE VENT CHANGE In order to improve engine ventilation, a change is being made in the rocker arm cover and the valve push rod cover. The present oil filler tube and cap are being removed from the valve push rod cover, and new valve rocker arm cover is being released which includes provisions for a new oil filler cap to be mounted on the top of each cover. New filler cap used is the same part as was previously used on the straight eight engines. When these changes are made, the crankcase baffle is eliminated. For service replacements, the new rocker arm cover will be used for all replacements of the old, when stock on hand is exhausted. When installing the new cover on an engine which had the 1st type cover, will be necessary to install the new oil filler cap. Both types push rod covers will be available, along with the 1st oil filler tube extension and used air conditioner cars will still have available replacements. I agree MrEarl...it took away that nice logo on the covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Hey Sid,Since the valve cover question was answered, I'll ask you one...Did I see you driving in Colorado yesterday? My family was on a ski vacation, and I saw a big red Volvo with ND plates. Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sintid58 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Not me I drive mostly between South Dakota and Missouri. I have to be back every week so I can work my office job on the weekends so I don't get to far from home. They have been changing my trucks lately and now I am driving a purple Freightliners. Who knows what it will be in a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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