Oil cap fix?
#1
Oil cap fix?
My oil cap is busted...is there a way to fix it? I don't want a chrome made in China crap cap
Thanks
'69 442
Thanks
'69 442
Last edited by Carsick; March 5th, 2023 at 09:07 PM.
#4
If you want to repair that one instead of replace it, could you run a small bead on the underside with a welder? Or you could remove the tab from the top, drill a hole through it and secure it with a bolt/machine screw and lock nut.
#5
#8
You could get the chrome oil fill cap and paint it. Or, just go to the salvage yard and find another one.
You could even go to the auto parts store and get an aftermarket one. Here's a listing for the Stant 10077. IMHO, $49.99 is way too much for anything but an OE oil fill cap from a 69 442.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/snn-10077
You could even go to the auto parts store and get an aftermarket one. Here's a listing for the Stant 10077. IMHO, $49.99 is way too much for anything but an OE oil fill cap from a 69 442.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/snn-10077
#9
#11
Someone has a cap, GM p/n 409076 for your 69 on ebay. It's pricey as hell, but it's the "correct" cap for a 69 that ain't an H/O.
They're pretty proud of it for nearly $100, but it's for your year and application.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/134420404917
If you want to replace the cap you have right now, which is a 1986 V8, your crunched one, I have a brand new NOS cap like that, GM p/n 22531828. I'll let go for $40. It's a one year only. AFAIK, all these caps interchange with the twist top fill tubes. If not, no biggie.
They're pretty proud of it for nearly $100, but it's for your year and application.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/134420404917
If you want to replace the cap you have right now, which is a 1986 V8, your crunched one, I have a brand new NOS cap like that, GM p/n 22531828. I'll let go for $40. It's a one year only. AFAIK, all these caps interchange with the twist top fill tubes. If not, no biggie.
#13
Actually, the Sept 1968 printing of the parts book shows that the correct 1968-69 oil fill cap is P/N 6410387. This was superseded by 409076 in the Jan 1972 parts book. This is yet another example of why one needs to use a parts book printed as close to the date of the car's build as possible.
This is 6410387:
This is 6410387:
#14
Which can be purchased here...for the modest price of $75 Greenbacks.
NOS AC GM Oil Filler Cap FC60 #6410387 1968-1970 Cutlass, Camaro, Nova, #2
NOS AC GM Oil Filler Cap FC60 #6410387 1968-1970 Cutlass, Camaro, Nova, #2
#16
Man, I wish I didn't like the original so much. I'll look around if I can't find one for 40 I probably go with a new chrome one and just paint it? I'll trade a brand new set of 14" beauty rings for one?(3" wide)
#18
I'm not sure about the Firebird or Trans-Am, but all the oil fill caps from an Oldsmobile engine will work with any other. 260, 307, 330, 350, 400, 403, 425, 455... Did I miss one, am I spreading lies?
#19
All 1968-90 oil fill caps interchange. The 64-67 motors use a straight-sided oil fill tube that uses spring fingers on the cap to retain it with friction.
#20
According to Joe (and 64). Thank you for the good news After I get the 'approval' to order more beauty rings I'll order that and I need a thermostat housing. Used but not pitted is fine. It's going to be painted anyway.
Last edited by Carsick; March 15th, 2023 at 11:56 AM.
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#22
BTW, in case you don't own this manual, Greg (Trophyblue442) just posted a Classified Ad for this. Extremely handy reference manual at a great price in excellent condition:
F/S 1969 Assembly Manual
F/S 1969 Assembly Manual
#23
BTW, in case you don't own this manual, Greg (Trophyblue442) just posted a Classified Ad for this. Extremely handy reference manual at a great price in excellent condition:
F/S 1969 Assembly Manual
F/S 1969 Assembly Manual
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