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Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

Sorry guys I missed seeing that some of you had posted more questions and suggestions.

No, haven't put a dial indicator on it, and the crank only has about 300 miles on it so I don't think there is any groove worn where the seal rides, at least there wasn't when I replaced the first seal several months ago. I'll check that closely and really polish the crank hub before the new one goes in.

I am not using synthetic oil, but Rotella T Plus, 10-40. As for sealer on the bolts Jerry, so you mean the flywheel to crank mounting bolts? If so, I am using loctite blue on those. I wondered if the oil was wicking through them, but it is on the seal to crank area definitely.

It isn't like gallons of oil drip out when the car sits, but just enough that I can see a little puddle under it. Oil leaks annoy me, I hate to think a car you spend good time and money on should leak at all. My 23 had a few drips, mainly out of the 350 shift shaft seal. I replaced that and it still leaked, but I think the shaft may have been worn a little when they built the transmission.

Tuesday I should have the new seal from Summit and am going to start putting the engine back together. Don bought me some lower valve covers (the Edelbrocks are so high I can't get them off when the motor is in the car) so we will see how these new ones work as far as clearing the roller rockers to get them off without the need to pull the engine.

Thanks again for all the suggestions, guys.

Don

took the time to make a list for you and you do not read it ? you do not really polish the seal face you did not read post 26?