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joe b

08-02-2011 @ 1:22 PM

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Just to update, I changed out the oil and used 140 wt. plus Rislone stop leak. I went on a trip and put about 3oo miles on the car and there is a vast improvement. The leak has not completely stopped but now I leave a drop instead of a silver dollar size drip when it sits over night. Should hold until I can get to it this winter.
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07-27-2011 @ 12:39 PM

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The Barr's product is new. It is intended to seal gasket seepage. Any place that sells Barr's should have it. You can reduce leakage by filling the transmission only to the point you can reach the oil by crooking a finger thru the filler hole. We used to have lots of leakage around the shaft holes in the Model A transmissions. Finally, we made a cover for that area,put a gasket under it, and fastened it with a threaded hole in the case. One of the problems with most, if not all, old Fords is that they leak in so many places. I suspect that the normal oil coating on the underside of the cars may be a reason they have lasted so long. In the colder climates, many used to spray the underside of their vehicles with used motor oil to rustproof them from winter snow and slush.

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07-27-2011 @ 7:59 AM

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Super,
I would like to wait until winter for the repair due to shows and summer driving here in Ohio. I think I will try 140 wt. until then. Do you think this will be OK if I check oil level now and then? Also, what is the Bar's leak brand or product name. Thanks

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07-26-2011 @ 8:22 PM

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Don't use 600W. It is just thin asphalt, and was used in the Model A days. If you don't want to pull and fix the problem, you might try the new Barr's Leaks sealer. If you want a thicker oil, get 140W.

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07-26-2011 @ 12:22 PM

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Well I finally got under the car. It looks like it is not a rear main leak but is coming from the transmission shift shafts where they go into the trans. I put 80-90wt.in it. Maybe I should go to 600 wt.

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07-20-2011 @ 5:48 AM

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Sorry all about the lack of a response to my asking for help. A few problems with an old body (mine, not the Ford). The oil filler screen is nice and clean. I replaced the main bearings and had the crank ground. Did use plastgauge on the bearings. Engine takes 4 Qt. of oil.
It does look like the oil is coming from the cotter pin hole. I am going to try to get into it probably next week. Be patient,I will let you know. Thanks for all the advice.

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07-19-2011 @ 9:29 PM

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Thanks, John. Now I understand. For those of us who try to help, getting at least the year and model is a "must". While old Fords probably look alike to many, the differences, as you know, are often subtle, and it certainly helps all of us to focus on suggesting an answer.

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07-19-2011 @ 4:53 PM

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Bob,
My post is just asking why joeb has not responded with more details. John

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07-19-2011 @ 4:33 PM

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Huh?

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07-19-2011 @ 4:28 PM

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Well, this is a little frustrating and happens often. Someone posts a problem looking for help and several posts trying to help. Many times more info on the problem is requested and no response by the poster. So the helpers get turned off by no response. Why do they post???
John

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