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Old 11-10-2015, 11:44 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde View Post
Several of the drops from the flywheel housing are from the transmission, may be even more so than from the rear main bearing. So I am not convinced that drops / drips are any indication of oil consumption.

However, I do find that an unsealed Model A 3-speed transmission requires replenishing yearly (about every 2000 miles).





Yep, mine will throw oil from the clam shell [as I think it should]. I probably should change the felts, but,,,,,, Adding oil is easier.
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