just aquired 1931 Model A, help diagnosing oil leak

[Ruth]

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

Your missing the timing pin. It goes in the thread hole. The hole is open to your timing gears and as they are rotating they are throwing oil out the hole.

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Originally Posted by katy

Here's what you're missing: https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/P...ngine/hardware

Hey Sparta. I think you're missing one of these. https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/P...earchByKeyword

[ryanheacox]

Originally Posted by Sparta

I have a zenith carb and like I said, every time I’ve driven it, because the Choke was stuck, it’s been fully closed. This morning I checked under the car and there was a small puddle of gas again.

With the choke stuck closed I'm surprised you could keep it running let alone drive it. I'll have to agree with those that said you have an intake leak now.


Dripping gas is pretty common on these animals but it's a problem that should be fixed quickly.



I really doubt you need a rebuilt carb, for $25 and an hour or two of your time you can more than likely get your carb tuned right up and become more acquainted with your car at the same time.

[burner31]

Check your oil level, shot in the dark but, I'm guessing you may be a little low.

[Charlie Stephens]

Here is another shot of the pin you need. Plug the hole with a 5/16 X 1/2 course thread bolt Any longer and you risk hitting the timing gear. Put it on the list of things you need to find at a swap meet. Add your general location to your profile and someone can point you to good swap meets in your area.

Charlie Stephens