Re: Help! Update on Leaking Rear Main

Posted by Paul Koncak on August 30, 1997 at 11:35:03

In Reply to: Help! Update on Leaking Rear Main
posted by Jim Angus on August 29, 1997 at 22:23:17

: I would once again like to impose upon the Model A fraternity for additional information on my leaking rear main on my 28 tudor.I have dropped the pan and am looking for the return tube that some of your suggested I shorten to reduce the amount of oil exiting through the rear of the engine.It doesn't seem to be there!Where exactly is it located; how big is it (diameter) and how long is it??I have one of the aluminum rear seal blocks on hand.Can it be replaced with just the pan dropped?It looks to me that if the clutch housing cover plate is removed, it should be accessable?While I have the pan off, is there any other maintenance that I should perform; re-torquing, etc.?
:Your continued help is certainly appreciated.
: Jim Angus; Harris, Sask. Canada
Jim,
There have been many articles written about this inherent Model A problem.Some say it can be solved.I refer to the article in Nov/Dec 1995 issue of the Restorer, "Fixing the Valdez" by Les Andrews.Another article on the subject appears in the May/June issue.Unfortunately, there were no pictures or illustrations to show the rear main bearing and the return pipe.I am sure however, that further searching would turn up a picture of it.You have already received some good advise.Doing a little research on the problem might be beneficial.Have fun!
Paul
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