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longorange68 · 08-28-2006, 07:55 PM

250 I-6

What do I have to do to keep the oil from leaking around the inspection plates on the left and right sides of the engine? I would be better off throwing oil at the outside of my engine than putting any in, that seems to where it ends up anyways. I know about the warping and gasket shift, but I didn't think that it would be a problem since I got new plates and gaskets. This is the third time I have had to get after this same problem.

On an unrelated note, how much would it be to rebuild an SM465? I think I am going to keep it and also add a Gear Vendors OD, instead of a 700R4.

Let me know what you think...

Josh

jimfulco · 08-28-2006, 09:58 PM

I always did lifter covers like valve covers, with yellow 3M holding the gasket to the cover, and Permatex liquid (#3 or Super 300) on the block side. Flanges must be straight, including the area under the bolt seals. You did put the seals under the bolts, right?

longorange68 · 08-28-2006, 10:56 PM

Yeah I did. Seems like all this thing does is leak. I got under it the other day to see what I would be POR-15ing in the rear frame, the metal is pretty clean. Well considering it has about an inch or so of old oil, I bet it is pristine....

08-28-2006, 07:55 PM	#1
longorange68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hockinson, Washington Posts: 115	Damned Oil Leaks 250 I-6 What do I have to do to keep the oil from leaking around the inspection plates on the left and right sides of the engine? I would be better off throwing oil at the outside of my engine than putting any in, that seems to where it ends up anyways. I know about the warping and gasket shift, but I didn't think that it would be a problem since I got new plates and gaskets. This is the third time I have had to get after this same problem. On an unrelated note, how much would it be to rebuild an SM465? I think I am going to keep it and also add a Gear Vendors OD, instead of a 700R4. Let me know what you think... Josh __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C-10, 2WD, Longbox, Vortec 350, 700R4, 3.73 gears Good judgment comes from experience, and experience, well......that comes from bad judgment. 1968 Chevy C-10 "Longshot": Bought used from my Uncle George in 1994 and proceeding to beat the hell out of it for 4 years. Sold it. Bought it back, dumped an ungodly amount of money into it since then.

08-28-2006, 09:58 PM	#2
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Re: Damned Oil Leaks I always did lifter covers like valve covers, with yellow 3M holding the gasket to the cover, and Permatex liquid (#3 or Super 300) on the block side. Flanges must be straight, including the area under the bolt seals. You did put the seals under the bolts, right?

08-28-2006, 10:56 PM	#3
longorange68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hockinson, Washington Posts: 115	Re: Damned Oil Leaks Yeah I did. Seems like all this thing does is leak. I got under it the other day to see what I would be POR-15ing in the rear frame, the metal is pretty clean. Well considering it has about an inch or so of old oil, I bet it is pristine.... __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C-10, 2WD, Longbox, Vortec 350, 700R4, 3.73 gears Good judgment comes from experience, and experience, well......that comes from bad judgment. 1968 Chevy C-10 "Longshot": Bought used from my Uncle George in 1994 and proceeding to beat the hell out of it for 4 years. Sold it. Bought it back, dumped an ungodly amount of money into it since then.



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