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barnnone51 · 12-12-2022, 05:15 PM

Been having a lot of oil coming out the clutch housing bottom. Checked the tube not clogged. Also clearance was 15.This is the second time trying to fix
this problem. Removed the motor out this time. I did find this piece that was loose. lt looks like a piece that was added. With this loose could that be the problem? If so what would be the fix? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

katy · 12-12-2022, 06:15 PM

Does the crankshaft still have the slinger? Or has it been removed?

Kurt in NJ · 12-12-2022, 06:28 PM

Looks like a shim is stuck on the cap, remove the shim and take more pictures.
I suspect there is a chunk missing from the cap that was filled with glue

nkaminar · 12-13-2022, 09:25 AM

Yes, that could cause leakage. Refer to photos in the red book to see what the cap should look like. Make sure you have the aluminum part that goes up into the block. The rear cap should be sealed where it mates to the block with a very thin wipe of gasket sealer.

I assume that when you say 15 clearance you mean 0.0015 inch.

There are two ways to fix this: A new (or used) cap (must be fitted) or fill in the void with JB Weld after a through cleaning with acetone (not the best route).

To fit a cap, use the yellow Timesaver.

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barnnone51 · 12-13-2022, 09:40 AM

Here are some more pictures of my rear main. It appears to be that way both sides. A repair? Can that be repaired ? And yes I 0.0015 clearance.

barnnone51 · 12-13-2022, 09:45 AM

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Here are the pics[ATTACH]rear main 3.jpg

rear main4.jpg

rear main5.jpg[/ATTACH]

Bob Bidonde · 12-13-2022, 09:56 AM

The length of the bolts attaching the flywheel to the crankshaft is critical. If they are a bit too long, they come into contact with and crack the rear main bearing like yours is. I suspect that during the life of your engine, bolts too long were used and replaced.

Kurt in NJ · 12-13-2022, 11:27 AM

so it look like some of the cap was cut away, then filled with something that came loose
the picture is of NOS caps, what the dealership would use for a “KRW” rebuild, you can see the surface is flat where the slinger fits.
Why yours was modified was probably for some kind of seal in the past

barnnone51 · 12-13-2022, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurt in NJ

so it look like some of the cap was cut away, then filled with something that came loose
the picture is of NOS caps, what the dealership would use for a “KRW” rebuild, you can see the surface is flat where the slinger fits.
Why yours was modified was probably for some kind of seal in the past

Thank ya"ll for your input. On the repair any thoughts? Maybe reattached the piece that came out or???

nkaminar · 12-13-2022, 06:40 PM

Barn 151, As mentioned earlier, the best repair would be to get another cap and fit it to the crank. See post #4. Any gluing or adding material, like JB Weld, stands the chance of coming loose again.

12-12-2022, 06:15 PM	#2
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,046	Re: Rear Main leaking. Does the crankshaft still have the slinger? Or has it been removed? __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

12-12-2022, 06:28 PM	#3
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: Rear Main leaking. Looks like a shim is stuck on the cap, remove the shim and take more pictures. I suspect there is a chunk missing from the cap that was filled with glue

12-13-2022, 09:40 AM	#5
barnnone51 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 84	Re: Rear Main leaking. Here are some more pictures of my rear main. It appears to be that way both sides. A repair? Can that be repaired ? And yes I 0.0015 clearance.

12-13-2022, 09:45 AM	#6
barnnone51 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 84	Re: Rear Main leaking. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Here are the pics[ATTACH]rear main 3.jpg rear main4.jpg rear main5.jpg[/ATTACH]

12-13-2022, 09:56 AM	#7
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,472	Re: Rear Main leaking. The length of the bolts attaching the flywheel to the crankshaft is critical. If they are a bit too long, they come into contact with and crack the rear main bearing like yours is. I suspect that during the life of your engine, bolts too long were used and replaced. __________________ Bob Bidonde

12-13-2022, 09:25 AM	#4
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,899	Re: Rear Main leaking. Yes, that could cause leakage. Refer to photos in the red book to see what the cap should look like. Make sure you have the aluminum part that goes up into the block. The rear cap should be sealed where it mates to the block with a very thin wipe of gasket sealer. I assume that when you say 15 clearance you mean 0.0015 inch. There are two ways to fix this: A new (or used) cap (must be fitted) or fill in the void with JB Weld after a through cleaning with acetone (not the best route). To fit a cap, use the yellow Timesaver. https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...0031&cat=41621 https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...3981&cat=41685 https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...d=980308&cat=0 __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past. Last edited by nkaminar; 12-13-2022 at 09:41 AM.

12-13-2022, 06:40 PM	#10
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,899	Re: Rear Main leaking. Barn 151, As mentioned earlier, the best repair would be to get another cap and fit it to the crank. See post #4. Any gluing or adding material, like JB Weld, stands the chance of coming loose again. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.