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glenn in camino · 04-09-2013, 07:45 PM

I recently overhauled an old Model B engine, got it running on my engine stand, and sold it to another Model A guy. He put it in a car and ran it for a few miles, after which he called me and said that the engine was leaking oil. He took it apart and found that the rear main is coming apart. It was ok when I put it together.
I don't know what to do. I'm thinking about asking him to bring it back so I can have the block rebabbited and possibly have the crank turned. What do you guys think? I still have most of his money.

Jim Parker Toronto · 04-09-2013, 08:22 PM

If it did not leak on the stand, its not your fault. If its leaking now, have him send it back, then fix it, or return his money. I am sure you did not intentionally sell something like that, so its easy to stand up and do the right thing.... did you mention anything about guarantee or warranty?
Just treat him the same way you would expect someone to treat you....

Duffy1 · 04-09-2013, 08:48 PM

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When I bought my car (20k+) from a model a club member it had a newly rebuilt engine, everything was ok on the test drive . Got it home backed it off the trailer and rear main started leaking big time . Called the seller. No warranty implied or otherwise ie T. S. I believe you will do right for this fellow and come up with a win ,win .

04-09-2013, 07:45 PM	#1
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	B engine oil leak I recently overhauled an old Model B engine, got it running on my engine stand, and sold it to another Model A guy. He put it in a car and ran it for a few miles, after which he called me and said that the engine was leaking oil. He took it apart and found that the rear main is coming apart. It was ok when I put it together. I don't know what to do. I'm thinking about asking him to bring it back so I can have the block rebabbited and possibly have the crank turned. What do you guys think? I still have most of his money.

04-09-2013, 08:22 PM	#2
Jim Parker Toronto Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,289	Re: B engine oil leak If it did not leak on the stand, its not your fault. If its leaking now, have him send it back, then fix it, or return his money. I am sure you did not intentionally sell something like that, so its easy to stand up and do the right thing.... did you mention anything about guarantee or warranty? Just treat him the same way you would expect someone to treat you....

04-09-2013, 08:48 PM	#3
Duffy1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mo. City , Texas Posts: 725	Re: B engine oil leak Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) When I bought my car (20k+) from a model a club member it had a newly rebuilt engine, everything was ok on the test drive . Got it home backed it off the trailer and rear main started leaking big time . Called the seller. No warranty implied or otherwise ie T. S. I believe you will do right for this fellow and come up with a win ,win .