How hard is it to fix a leaky rear main?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MTtruck · 07-28-2009, 07:29 AM

Its on 68 GMC short box with year 72 3/4 ton running gear.

Dying2Live · 07-30-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MTtruck

Its on 68 GMC short box with year 72 3/4 ton running gear.

If if was me, I'd pull the engine. It's something that could be done in a day. I pulled my last engine out of my '68 and it took about 2 hours. You should be able to start early one morning and get it all put back together and running by that evening, if you have the tools.

MTtruck · 07-30-2009, 11:05 AM

Does it require any specialty tools?

faribran · 07-30-2009, 11:08 AM

No special tools... DYING summed it up very well.

MTtruck · 07-30-2009, 11:13 AM

Thanks guys! ill give it a go next week some time.

Dying2Live · 07-30-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MTtruck

Does it require any specialty tools?

As long as you have a means to get the engine out (cherry picker) and an engine stand to use while you're working on the engine, you should be in good shape with a socket set, gasket scraper (oil pan gasket) and possibly a seal removal tool for removing the rear main. Good luck, and don't be afraid to ask questions, these guys are awesome at not being jerks like some of the other forums that I frequent.

07-28-2009, 07:29 AM	#1
MTtruck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bozeman, Mt Posts: 59	How hard is it to fix a leaky rear main?? Its on 68 GMC short box with year 72 3/4 ton running gear. __________________ Paul"Give old trucks a second chance"

07-30-2009, 11:05 AM	#3
MTtruck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bozeman, Mt Posts: 59	Re: How hard is it to fix a leaky rear main?? Does it require any specialty tools? __________________ Paul"Give old trucks a second chance"

07-30-2009, 11:08 AM	#4
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: How hard is it to fix a leaky rear main?? No special tools... DYING summed it up very well. __________________ "

07-30-2009, 11:13 AM	#5
MTtruck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bozeman, Mt Posts: 59	Re: How hard is it to fix a leaky rear main?? Thanks guys! ill give it a go next week some time. __________________ Paul"Give old trucks a second chance"



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