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1957 Thunderbird... small leak in the crankcase seam between left and right halves. Is there anyway this can be cured externally or does it require the full job?
No idea of whether it's successful or not but I have read somewhere about aircraft engine oil leaks that are cured by a vacuum pump fitted to the engine,1957 Thunderbird... small leak in the crankcase seam between left and right halves. Is there anyway this can be cured externally or does it require the full job?
It ain't easy, but it is doable. You can also leave the pistons in the cylinders (as long as you don't tear the base gasket), and the head undisturbed from atop the cylinders (you do have to remove the rockerboxes to re-set the pushrods. I hope you don't drop a cam follower!I've figured out that if I lift the whole motor out, I might be able to lift the barrels and get the case halves apart without disturbing the timing.