Jerry,
I will be taking the pan off again. How do I check the bearings? As I mentioned in my first post I am somewhat novice in the knowledge and experience dept. Doesn't mean I'm stupid just that this is my first project car and I had a limited budget to work with. I'm learning. I could tear your house down and rebuild it with my eyes shut if you need some help in that area. I could help. That goes for all of you helping me with your engine advice. When I had the pan off and laid under my engine I was in awe that I could see the internal parts, crank, rods, pistons. It was beautiful. I know...ROOKIE! Unless something was blatantly wrong or fell off in my face I don't think I would have recognised a problem. After I replaced the pan, and yes I used a gasket and ample sealer, I have a bit of an
oil leak dripping out the rear end of the pan and bottom of the bell housing. I was thinking my rear main seal is the culpret. Is it possible that removing the pan upset the rear main seal? I also noticed a leak on the backside of my intake manifold. I am planning to remove the intake manifold to replace/seal the gasket there and will check the plugs in the lifter valley as tipiini suggested. All you guys chiming in here have certainly given me much to think about. Thanks a bunch. I mean that!! It's great to have this forum.
John
Classic Roadster
Silver no stripes