1929 Fordor Briggs Running Again

[30 Closed Cab PU]

Originally Posted by GinRicky

Wow. This is one of those things I probably wouldn't have considered beforehand, but now that I've been told of the issue it seems obvious.

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".