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Topic: oil leaks?
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stoker
Gearhead Posts: 159
From: folsom,cal,
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 12-23-2002 09:06 PM
   
replaced two peice rear main on 1972 302 block with stroker crank.slowed it down alot but still leaves about a tennis ball size puddle overnite.noticed new crank does not have knurling or ridgewall (for lack of better term)to help rear main seal.could it possibly be cam plug or galley plugs.hate to pull trans and find ok,but leaks drive me crazy.do all 7000 rpm 302s leak?i have never had a leak free one!!!!!!!!!!
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25883
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-24-2002 12:05 AM
You need to install some dye in the oil. Then with a black light you can verify where the leak is actually coming from.------------------
Alex Denysenko
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stoker
Gearhead Posts: 159
From: folsom,cal,
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 12-24-2002 03:17 PM
thanks alex,what kind and where can i find it?what ratio?and is it to run it in your oil for any lenth of time
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stoker
Gearhead Posts: 159
From: folsom,cal,
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 12-24-2002 03:19 PM
forgot to proofread.should of said ,is it ok to leave in oil for any length of time
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25883
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-24-2002 03:29 PM
Most parts stores that have machine shop services carry the dye and will loan out the black light. Yu can leave it in with the oil.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 12-26-2002 10:46 PM
A low tech method is to use talc powder on the area and look for the fresh wet spot. Hey that reminds me of a fat girl story.... Oh nevermind.  SteveW
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25883
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-27-2002 12:06 AM
quote:
Originally posted by steve'66:
Hey that reminds me of a fat girl story.... Oh nevermind. SteveW
LOL
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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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