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After shutting off motor would a tablespoon of oil dripping from flywheel housing over 24 hour period be of concern? Doesn't drip when running.
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sounds about right, actually. In fact, less than many others..... -
Mine does the same thing, even after I filed a groove in my rear main drain tube. I think it's quite common. You can buy a "janitor" which bolts onto view plate on housing to catch drips. It is a tray with an inch or so lip that hold drippage. Then ya gotta keep cleaning it out, but it won't drip on your friend's driveway, which always makes you popular.
One dealer calls it a janitor; another calls it a diaper. Bonnie is 87 yrs old, but maybe not ready for a diaper... depends...Comment
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I wouldn't want my new motor to drip a tea spoon...it may get worse as you use it....I assume your on level ground and the oil is not over full..
to answer your question I don't feel it should JMOComment
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Beauford tea spoon size of oil drip, or a tes spoon amount of oil which would spread out? 4 or 5 drips not to bad, tea spoon amount questionable.Comment
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There just drips that amount to that.....no streaming.Originally posted by Big hammer View PostComment
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Well, after some, in depth, diagnosis, it seems my "oil leak" is, mostly coolant. I can't tell precisely where its coming from. The car has a pressurized system and an overflow added so I'll have to get it up to temp and have a look see. It is leaking oil from the rear main, as well. I think I'll drop the pan and Plastigauge it. I have a rather steep, long driveway here at The Fongderosa...01-15-2018, 03:06 PM -
Several threads have popped up here about various oil leaks.
Well, on vintage stuff, ya gonna have'em.
But we try to keep them small.
If you think you have a rear main leak, Rich Fallucca has a good read on this:
http://antiqueenginerebuilding.com/REARMAINLEAK.html
BUT there is one more thing to check, and it might be worth it to check this first:
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Let's see if I can remember enough of what I was told to ask this question. Apparently the EPA mandated the removal or maybe the addition of some component to motor oil?? I was told that the new formula now carries an additional code and that it should NOT be used in our motors. Can anyone shed some light on this? Thanks03-03-2018, 11:16 AM -
AFTER PUTTING ABOUT 50 MILES ON MY 29 MODEL A . THE NEXT MORNING I NOTICED A A FAIRLEY LARGE OIL SPOT UNDER THE REAR MAIN . I AM PLANNING ON DROPING THE PAN SOON , ANY THOUGHTS TO WHAT I MIGHT FIND ARE APPRECIATED08-05-2018, 03:56 PM
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So I was putting a new gasket on valve cover and upon opening cover I notice the oil is kinda a baby poop yellow-orange? I freak and drain the oil. It doesn't look right to me at all being I just start my project a couple times a week and tinker. I had used trace dye for my small rear leak. I'm wondering if this caused the coloration? I am a fanatic about opening rad and seeing fluid at same level...04-08-2018, 09:24 PM -
This is not to say anything bad about any oil or brand just some info to consider.http://www.restore-an-old-car.com/be...ssic-cars.html They are taking all the zddp out of the oil we run. Right now I have delo 400LE, being discontinued, I also have shell rotella T-4 both are 15/40 these still have the zddp in the higher concentration. You can also buy zddp https://www.thoughtco.com/...09-07-2017, 07:41 AM -
I have been seeing folk getting all over MMO and questioning the reason for using it. Well, I think it is time to clear a bit of air within these airheads and explain why MMO or Seafoam, or these top end lubricants are almost a must.
If you will take a look at this picture of the valve chamber, you will see to the right a copper tube protruding from the bottom of the valve valley. Well,...09-05-2017, 10:30 PM -
I remember in the past this being brought up and I think it was George Miller that commented one of the bolts holes near the camshaft at the back of the block goes through. Well the last time I forgot to seal that bolt when I put it back together. And yes she was a leaker. I also discovered the hole on the left side above the crankshaft journal goes through. So it's sealer for both of those bolts...07-05-2018, 04:31 AM -
As a few of you know - I have a 1930 Town Sedan, Murphy Body (March 1930). And she's a little rough. My wife has already named her Millie. The engine hasn't run in some time and I want to attempt to get it started and see what all is wrong and needs to be fixed in the drivetrain. If I don't have to I don't want to drop the oil pan or remove the valve cover to see if I can get this started. The engine...10-01-2018, 12:28 PM -
Just dropped the sump (looking for the source of an oil leak around the rear main bearing) and found some metal under the baffle at the front that I can’t identify. A couple of the pieces are fairly substantial - the biggest one is around 20mm Long and 5mm thick. Any clues on where to go looking? The engine has been running OK with no odd noises. It has an engine reconditioner label on the side,...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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