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Tapping block for oil return bung

Posted: Jul 03, 2016 1:34 AM
by tig
Most people seem to tap the oil pan for the oil return line. I've seen some folks tap the block.

I think I'd prefer to tap the block (which is not yet installed in a car). I read someone tapped it here (see 'X"):
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I was thinking of a weld on bung like this:
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In AN -10.

Thoughts?

Re: Tapping block for oil return bung

Posted: Jul 03, 2016 9:05 AM
by demetk
Since I like my a/c that spot would have been a bit inconvenient. I simply did a 1/2 npt fitting on mine.

Re: Tapping block for oil return bung

Posted: Jul 03, 2016 11:17 PM
by T_C_D
Tapping the block potentially makes the oil return more difficult to route and possibly an issue for sufficient pitch. Weld a bung in the oil pan.