Ella is a 1941 3 stake am truck, she has a 216 motor . We have spent the last three years searching and replacing various parts . I again say it am not a mechanic bye any means , but believe with good advice , research , and patience can do most of the work to keep her on the run. Problem has always been her just not diagnosed fully until now. She has a rear seal leak .Now for the rub , my desire is to replace the rear seal myself ,because in my time I have come to the conclusion that my knowledge may be limited but my working sense and desire to get things right (so I know what has been done) with confidence . So what I am asking is believing I can get the technical aspects correct (dropping pan , loosening crank , and correctly retightening crank , ) Is this something a competent patient guy can do ? I have basically rebuilt this truck from a basket case . I would love to hear from some veterans as to whether I should pass and let a pro handle it. here is a couple of pics of Ella.[img]https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/download/Number/24651/filename/DSCF0693.JPG[/img] Still learning the ins and out of using the computer, so thanks for any comments or offers of technical help. [img]https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/download/Number/24652/filename/DSCF0681.JPG[/img]
If you've done any of the work on her, you can easily accomplish the rear main seal repair. I have not done that myself, but there are lots of guys here who can give you advice on doing the the job.
Are you using the attachment manager below the posting box for your pics or the picture icon shown below? With the attachment manager, your pics will show directly in the post without having to click on a link.
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.
Is Ella's 216 a '41? pre '40 216's do not have a seal. just a slinger. Rope seals were post'40.
Larry Old man᠁Old truck᠁neither one goes very fast. All you need in life is TIME, PATIENCE and MONEY. If you are missing one component, you'll need an abundance of the others two.
to be honest about it , I was so happy it ran with very little smoke we worked on but were not concerned with the oil just add a little after each trip, more on anything over an hours drive one way, as far as the pics I kinda stumbled on to getting them post still don't see an icon for pics. being retired I have the time ,being a 45 year veteran wood worker has taught me patience , the abundance of money is something not in my toolbox. being a veteran w.w.er , I saw beauty in Ella and She truly sings so sweet I want to keep that going for as long as I can. So some direction things like removing /reinstalling bearing caps (proper tightening) can I lower crank without having to drop tranny ? I suspect there to be a torque and tightening sequence. that kinda stuff .
Fred, Instructions for photos is in the left margin of every page. So easy even I can do it.
Martin '62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress) '47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project) ‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily) ‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence) “I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one! Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop! USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
