'51 3100
After pushing my rolling chassis out and back into the garage I noticed a couple drips of oil below the rear end. It is coming from the bottom bearing retaining screw. I don't think this was leaking prior to tear down of the truck. I did previously pull the diff. cover and replaced the gear lube but have not touched the rear end otherwise. Any idea why this would start leaking? I am not familiar with the mechanics of these adjusting screws. Can I remove this screw to put on some thread sealer? It appears to be on the oil-side of the seal, so I guess I'll have to drain the diff. to do it. Since it's an adjusting screw can I just remove and reinstall it without messing up the adjustment? The manual says "Install three tapered lock screws and draw them down evenly and tightly, then tighten lock screw nuts." Can I remove one only and then reinstall to same tightness?
