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:
(ya learn a lot from the old-timers)
The right front motor mount bolt goes all the way thru the timing cover. Meaning it is subjected to a boatload of oil.
Oil can easily work its way out here, and run rearward along the top edge of the pan, and work its way down the flywheel housing and end up right where it appears to be coming from the rear main.
Be sure to remove this bolt, clean it and the timing cover threads well, and re-install using Permatex Ultra Black gasket sealer.
We avoid the blue sealer since it will not stand up to petroleum products.
Have fixed a lot of 'rear main' leaks this way!
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:
(ya learn a lot from the old-timers)
The right front motor mount bolt goes all the way thru the timing cover. Meaning it is subjected to a boatload of oil.
Oil can easily work its way out here, and run rearward along the top edge of the pan, and work its way down the flywheel housing and end up right where it appears to be coming from the rear main.
Be sure to remove this bolt, clean it and the timing cover threads well, and re-install using Permatex Ultra Black gasket sealer.
We avoid the blue sealer since it will not stand up to petroleum products.
Have fixed a lot of 'rear main' leaks this way!
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