The Ford Barn

yachtsmanbill · 05-11-2012, 08:09 AM

It now needs a fix after the fact. Mine did the same thing. Take a small brush and wash it well with gunk degreaser. Then a good rinse with brake cleaner. Then smear a nice bead of permatex "Ultra Black" sealant into the joint and finish off with a wetted finger tip... Looks perfect and no runs, no leaks, no errors! Dont forget the corners! You did install a new felt strip didnt you? ws

jboggess · 05-15-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by yachtsmanbill

It now needs a fix after the fact. Mine did the same thing. Take a small brush and wash it well with gunk degreaser. Then a good rinse with brake cleaner. Then smear a nice bead of permatex "Ultra Black" sealant into the joint and finish off with a wetted finger tip... Looks perfect and no runs, no leaks, no errors! Dont forget the corners! You did install a new felt strip didnt you? ws

This is great adive, it has worked on my 13 T perfect!

yachtsmanbill · 05-15-2012, 06:11 PM

I usually have pretty good luck, making sure the pan rail is flat etc., but the Pollinator had a few gushers under the pedals and I sure didnt want to take it apart again. I find now the only leak left is THROUGH the Mag plug ('26) like the insulator may be cracked. Gonna fill that one with some liquid epoxy after a good washing!
Re: Macks method: That really sounds like a pretty comprehensive method, but have you tried the new anaerobic sealants yet? Just like a jelled (sp) Locktite, it cures in the abscense of air. Six months later the air exposed stuff can be wiped of, but the stuff that filled the joint has turned into plastic. The jointed stuff cures in a few hours! I had to sell the management at the power plant on that versus RTV on steam equipment. Once impressed, thats all they bought! ws

05-11-2012, 08:09 AM	#1
yachtsmanbill Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Two Rivers, Wi. Posts: 1,406	Re: oil leak It now needs a fix after the fact. Mine did the same thing. Take a small brush and wash it well with gunk degreaser. Then a good rinse with brake cleaner. Then smear a nice bead of permatex "Ultra Black" sealant into the joint and finish off with a wetted finger tip... Looks perfect and no runs, no leaks, no errors! Dont forget the corners! You did install a new felt strip didnt you? ws

05-15-2012, 06:11 PM	#3
yachtsmanbill Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Two Rivers, Wi. Posts: 1,406	Re: oil leak I usually have pretty good luck, making sure the pan rail is flat etc., but the Pollinator had a few gushers under the pedals and I sure didnt want to take it apart again. I find now the only leak left is THROUGH the Mag plug ('26) like the insulator may be cracked. Gonna fill that one with some liquid epoxy after a good washing! Re: Macks method: That really sounds like a pretty comprehensive method, but have you tried the new anaerobic sealants yet? Just like a jelled (sp) Locktite, it cures in the abscense of air. Six months later the air exposed stuff can be wiped of, but the stuff that filled the joint has turned into plastic. The jointed stuff cures in a few hours! I had to sell the management at the power plant on that versus RTV on steam equipment. Once impressed, thats all they bought! ws