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Old 11-15-2010, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by vstech View Post
... it's not supposed to flow oil fast. the checkvalve resists oil flow. only drops at a time should collect in the can, so oil should trickle into the block.
I don't think I'd apply pressure to the checkvalve... I'd hate to damage it and have oil suck into the intake...
eeek! I could be wrong but some time ago -if memory serves I may have blown compressed air into the drain pipe -wonder if you can damage a check valve this way - I suppose if I poured oil into the drain pipe and it flowed fast, this would suggest a check valve that is potentially stuck open?
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