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I have more than normal oil dripping from rear of engine. I think its the seal. whats the best way to replace it and any recomendations? thanks Mike
Get the Model A mechanics handbook by les andrews from snyders or MARC. That will teel yoou how.
Without that, drop the pan, soak the new seal in oil for a day or so, and replace the seal and the little square seal that comes in the kit. You just have to fight it and don't cut the seals short.
Good luck
jack
When you drop the pan, the oil pump will drop out with it. When you put it back, you will have to hold the pump in place as you rais the pan. I take out the pipe plug on the side of the block and stick a piece of 1/4 inch rod in the hole, sprung to stay in there and hold the pump in place. Some people put a bolt in the hole to act as a set screw to hold it in place.
jack
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jack bahm
Expertise
Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.
Experience
Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.
Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack
Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com
"Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010
Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm
Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.
Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.
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