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| | | | Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 11 | Hello, everybody. I am in the process of swapping out the 235 in my 1961 Apache, and I've found a small snag that I need advice on. The engine I am putting back into the truck appears to be fine, and doesn't leak a drop of oil... Until I put the bell housing, clutch assy, and transmission on it. I can't figure out why, because the transmission doesn't put any stress on the pilot bearing or the rear main seal- right? When I took the transmission back off, it quit leaking. It doesn't leak much, but a few drips a minute. I guess my main question is, do I need to replace the rear main seal, or go ahead and install the engine and see what happens? My thought is that it might not be making a seal because the engine sat for a few months. What do you guys think? Thanks in advance for your help! The new engine is a 57', not a 61'. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | Are you 100% sure it is not transmission fluid leaking out the front of the trans?
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,453 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,453 | Are you 100% sure it is not transmission fluid leaking out the front of the trans? If you can answer yes to the above question then I'd check for excess crankshaft thrust(end-play).
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 206 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 206 | If I had it out I'd do it anyways? Cost about 20 for. A seal and oil pan gasket, would save a headache later
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