new model A owner, modification questions

[garyaodell]

You mention oil leaks; before you do anything, allow the oil level to drop to half way between the full and low marks on the dip stick, also make sure the breather cap is not sealing the crankcase. I had a bad leak when I first got my coupe, it turned out to be the bell housing casket was on reversed allowing the cam shaft bearing to be open to atmosphere. these engines do not have rear seals so they do drip a little.

[bdave_mcc]

Originally Posted by garyaodell

You mention oil leaks; before you do anything, allow the oil level to drop to half way between the full and low marks on the dip stick, also make sure the breather cap is not sealing the crankcase. I had a bad leak when I first got my coupe, it turned out to be the bell housing casket was on reversed allowing the cam shaft bearing to be open to atmosphere. these engines do not have rear seals so they do drip a little.

Ok guys, had some time today to get the A out and tool around a little.its been parked at my in laws since I got it. Here's what I found. The clutch shaking wasn't really a big deal. However the oil leak is awful. But seems like the p.o. Was trying to keep the oil level on full. The oil breather was clear, no pressure. I'm hoping when it gets down some it'll lessen...the wife was pissed about the driveway when I got home lol. But did have a bit of a surprise. There were no problems with running, but I was taking a close look at everything once getting back I noticed I had water coming from a crack in the block. I guess I'm going to have to get out the JB weld...the pictures are within 10 minutes of parking.
Got a little work to do to figure out the oil leak but in the meantime, is there a way to search for members by location on here? I'm really wanting to find other A owners and possibly someone who can do babbit or rebuilds in my area. Birmingham, al

[bdave_mcc]

Oil puddle and trail, was a little late finding and getting the pan under there.

[darrylkmc]

bdave_mcc,

That appears to be a vertical crack that extends well below the area that you circled.

Did this just appear? Or has this been there for some time?

Darryl in Fairbanks

[bdave_mcc]

Originally Posted by darrylkmc

bdave_mcc,

That appears to be a vertical crack that extends well below the area that you circled.

Did this just appear? Or has this been there for some time?

Darryl in Fairbanks

It appears to me the crack stops just as it curves under and all that stuff below it is paint coming off and buildup. I'll try to clean it up better and get a better look. I'm going to assume it's been there a while as I've only had the car a week. I just didn't check it over well enough before I bought it.