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JP31 · 01-02-2014, 07:46 PM

I have removed the engine in my 31 Cabriolet because of a rear main oil leak (modern seal). I have opened the engine and removed the crank to inspect the babbitts and to possibly replace the "modern rear seal" The best I can guess is that the engine was rebuilt about 20 years ago and the slinger was removed and a Burtz rear seal was used. The engine has performed well and the seal just began leaking. I can't afford to put a lot of money in the engine right now but wanted to get recommendations on what I should do while it is open. I would like to clean and repaint, I had an exhaust and intake gasket leak that was pretty obvious when I removed the manifolds. What to do and where do I stop? Thanks in advance for your advise.

01-02-2014, 07:46 PM	#1
JP31 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 41	Engine Rebuild Question I have removed the engine in my 31 Cabriolet because of a rear main oil leak (modern seal). I have opened the engine and removed the crank to inspect the babbitts and to possibly replace the "modern rear seal" The best I can guess is that the engine was rebuilt about 20 years ago and the slinger was removed and a Burtz rear seal was used. The engine has performed well and the seal just began leaking. I can't afford to put a lot of money in the engine right now but wanted to get recommendations on what I should do while it is open. I would like to clean and repaint, I had an exhaust and intake gasket leak that was pretty obvious when I removed the manifolds. What to do and where do I stop? Thanks in advance for your advise.