The Ford Barn

Ed Northrop · 01-13-2019, 06:32 PM

When you adjust the crankshaft bearings what do you do to prevent oil from leaking out thru the rear main bolts. I had no leaks from the rear main I adjusted the bearings and have a leak at the rear main now. I pulled the pan the gasket and cork seal looked good. When I look in through the bell housing I can see oil weeping from the rear main bolts. There was also a hard crud at the edges of the main bearing cap that was cleaned off should a sealer be applied at the very edge of the cap. Should a sealer also be applied to the bolts.

01-13-2019, 06:32 PM	#1
Ed Northrop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Naples, New York Posts: 182	Oil Leak When you adjust the crankshaft bearings what do you do to prevent oil from leaking out thru the rear main bolts. I had no leaks from the rear main I adjusted the bearings and have a leak at the rear main now. I pulled the pan the gasket and cork seal looked good. When I look in through the bell housing I can see oil weeping from the rear main bolts. There was also a hard crud at the edges of the main bearing cap that was cleaned off should a sealer be applied at the very edge of the cap. Should a sealer also be applied to the bolts. Last edited by Ed Northrop; 01-13-2019 at 06:50 PM.