Trouble finding oil filler cap
 

Became the proud owner earlier this summer of a '79 L48 (82 body), wet black. The previous owner had the oil changed before the sale, and now the stick reads on the low side. But I can't find the filler cap. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Sam

RE: Trouble finding oil filler cap
 

Welcome to CF, Sam! :)
Hmmmm....:eek:It should be in the valve cover. If you have the old style intake manifold,it should be sticking up between the thermostat housing and the carb.

RE: Trouble finding oil filler cap
 

Well DogCow, the stock valve covers had the oil fill in the left cover, just a quarter turn steel cap. if the valve covers have been replaced with after-market then it could be in either side or may not even have a oil fill. If the engine still has a PVC valve in the valve cover you can use that hole to get oil in the motor, just use a funnel small enough to fit the PVC grommet.

RE: Trouble finding oil filler cap
 

Whadya think Dave? someone put old style valve covers on it and a new intake without thinkin' of havin' to put oil in her?

RE: Trouble finding oil filler cap
 

That Dogcow750 handle reminds me of the Kawasaki 750 three cylinder of the mid seventies, we called 'em cow 350's, 500's, 750's.

RE: Trouble finding oil filler cap
 

:DCould be, Bubba strikes again, eh? [sm=icon_rofl.gif]
In that case, pull the distributor and pour the oil down the hole. :eek::D
But then again, ya could get a real tiny hose and funnel and fill through the dip stick hole. ;)

Sorry Sam we're not makin' fun, just havin' some, O.K. ? :)

RE: Trouble finding oil filler cap
 

I was just thinkin' "Cathorse" myself. I'm sorry again, I just couldn't help it. [&o]

RE: Trouble finding oil filler cap
 

Sam could do like we did on the Jimmy (GMC) diesels, just pour it on the top of the motor, it'll soak in somewhere.

RE: Trouble finding oil filler cap
 

Yup, clean oil on the top, dirty oil on the bottom. :D
We called 'em "Screamin' Jimmys", a truck with straight pipes,that sounded like a hot rod. ;)

RE: Trouble finding oil filler cap
 

Thanks guys. The after-market valve covers threw me. Turned out to be a vented cap on the right side; pulled straight off. Just went for a drive on the highway and the engine purred.

Sam