My stock 49 three-speed is losing a lot of oil. As I had undergone a seal problem in the past and installed an Okie assembly I know what to look for. My differential is not overfull so the oil does not seem to be going there. It is all over the floor of the garage. I do have a sheet of lino under the engine/trans so it is not affecting the concrete.
When I visually check under the truck there is oil on the trans drain plug but that is the lowest point so I cannot see it coming from there. There is oil on the transmission mount and also where the ball housing joins the torque tube at the collar.
I have the impression it is coming from the gasket area where the ball housing joins the transmission. When I did the Okie install I used 4 gasket/shims at that joint to obtain the right amount of play (as per the shop manual).
On my 53 the PO had just used a Permatex type of gasket former instead of the shims. I am thinking if I remove the existing shims I may do the same. That is all I can think of so if any 'bolter has any ideas please pass them on.
Thanks
