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Originally Posted by 30 Closed Cab PU
Research/read up by searching on here on the Barn. There are definitely some pointers. EXs: There a few oil pan blot holes on the front of the motor that are not blind, and are open to the guts of the motor. It is best to dab a little sealant like Permatex Ultra Black on those bolts to seal the bolts from seeping/dripping motor oil. Another is to get the Pan off, turn the wheels locked one way, and then the other, clearance issues. Use the cork replacement gasket, 2 types , use the standard thinner one. Pan bolt torque not to exceed 5 lbs - there is a mistake in the red Les Andrews book that specs a very high torque value.
There are many other recommendations, you woud not think so since the A seems like a simple car, but they are prone to drippage/seepage, hence the saying that "The Model A likes to mark its territory".  |
All fluids save engine oil were dry when I began this. After using the old icepick ploy to expose the differential bolts (pushed so hard on some of the caked junk with my Leatherman pliers that I moved the car) I discovered a couple bolts that were half way to falling out. Tighten them all properly and lo and behold, it doesn't leak anymore. The only seepage remaining is at the oil pan, probably rear main seal to start but hardly a surprise there.
It is certainly a unique vehicle, with a number of early tech based quirks. It does not fail to impress me how much I am able to accomplish now with the wonders of the internet, including forums like this one. Back in the day we had to know someone or go to the library and hope for the best. Now, with a little proper communication and inherent base experience, I am made infinitely more capable than the old man that took some sort of a stab at the car ca 1984.