In a message dated 8/22/05 18:35:39, lmathias@bellsouth.net writes: << The spark plug boot works great. In addition to it we used a spring on the dipstick to hold it down. Drill a small hole in the dipstick handle and hook the spring under the bracket that bolts the dipstick tube to the engine. >>>Yeah, I've seen that and considered doing that with my new one--wherever that will come from. >A lightweight carburetor return spring works good. Crankcase pressure pushes it up. Is your PCV operating properly? >> >>>I don't have PCV, I have a big smokestack vent on the back of the intake. My dipstick is pushed up mechanically, hitting something in there. I can seat it with resistance (as the stick bends); one bump and BOING, it pops up about 3/4 of an inch. Mike
