Re: Rear Engine Seal

Posted by Mike Flanagan on June 18, 1997 at 15:26:45

In Reply to: Rear Engine Seal
posted by Walton June 18, 1997 at 13:05:06

: My newly purchased 1930 Model A appears be leaking oil in front of the clutch housing.I was told it probably was the rear engine seal.Does this sound correct and if so how much money am I gonna have to pay to have it fixed???Also, do I take it to an engine shop or transmission shop??Any and all info would be appreciated.
Walt, welcome to the world of the Model A. I have two Model A's and a puppy and all three of them leave a little puddle every where they stop. The problem is there is no "rear seal" as such. There is a cork gasket that "seals" the rear of the pan and then there is the rear main which is itself a seal of sorts.
How much oil do you leak? I leave a spot about the size of a silver dollar after driving for a while. Long drives don't seem to produce much more. If you are leaking much more than that you could possibly need the main bearings adjusted, or at least looked at. Join a club and you will find a member who does work on other peoples cars for not much money and has the tools and expertise. Every club has has a guy that is Model A smart, and some that are smart somethings else too for that matter. Better yet if you are able buy a book and do the reading then begin by degrees to do the work yourself. next thing you know you'll be like me with Model a parts all over the house. But by all means join a chapter of MAFCA. Best thing I ever did and I'm not a joiner.
Where are you?
Mike Flanagan, The Model A Fool.

Follow Ups:
Re: Rear Engine Seal Walt June 19, 1997 at 08:40:36(0)
Re: Rear Engine Seal Bob Johnson June 18, 1997 at 19:52:54(0)

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