The only real issue with the original design was getting oil soaked, and GM tried to address that with the cover. After 70+ years, the rubber in mine turned to mush from the leaking seal.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.