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| | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 | Hi, I have a leaky oil plug, what could be wrong. Would it be the plug, threads, gasket or something else? This plug did not have a gasket on it.
It is a rebuilt engine with expensive break-in oil leaking all over my floor. | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 | Put one of those white plastic "gaskets" on it and see what happens. Save the oil first in a clean container and put it back in.
Last edited by Wally / Montana; 06/17/2016 1:38 AM.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,610 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,610 | I agree with Wally you should have fiber/crush/nylon gasket on the plug. There are slight oversized plugs available in the event that this one is too loose. Just collect your expensive oil and sort it out. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 | Thanks, I put in the correct plug but it's still leaking. It feels quite sloppy in the threads, I wonder if the oil pan threads are tapped correctly? Perhaps the next thing is the oversize plug, it looks like it cuts it's own thread.
This engine is rebuilt, I think they should have got the oil plug right. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | If the plug will not tighten down with a gasket, get an oversize drain plug. Yes they tape new threads.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 | The plug gets tight but it still drips. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,271 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,271 | If you have a new plug with a new washer and it sill leaks, you may have a crack in the oil pan.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 325 | The pan was probably damaged during transport of the engine. I can't win for trying.
I'll remove the pan and have it welded. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,610 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,610 | The pan was probably damaged during transport of the engine. I can't win for trying.
I'll remove the pan and have it welded. Try the oversize plug first. | | |
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