Oil Drips

[Bob Bidonde]

Drip leak sites in the Model A are:
>Engine front crankshaft rope seal;
>Engine Rear main bearing leaks through the radius rod connection on the clutch housing (has no seal);
>Transmission input shaft leaks through the radius rod connection on the clutch housing (has no seal);
>Transmission shafts at the back of the case (no seals);
>Torque tube to differential connection (no seal);
>Lower bolts connecting the rear axle housings to the differential housing;
>Rear axle seals at outboard ends of the axle housings. Worn seal leak oil into the brakes;
>Shock absorber shafts;
>Water pump rear bushing;
>Over zealous greasing of any of the 28 grease fittings;
>Steering gear box at the sector shaft where it goes through the left frame rail;
>Steering gear box into the light switch housing;
>Radiator overflow tube right after an over zealous replenishing of the coolant level in the radiator;
>Leaky radiator;
>Leaks at radiator hose connections;
>Carburetor gasoline drip;
>Gasoline shutoff valve.

There are aftermarket seals / gaskets for the above items with red fonts.

The cliche that, "If it ain't leakin,' its out of oil" is so true.