AntiFreeze Leak
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 106
Likes: 1
From: Walhalla, SC
AntiFreeze Leak
I've just finished installing a Must T5 trans, clutch and flywheel in my 54 F100 with a 272 and am seeing antifreeze seeping from the bottom of the bell housing dust cover after my test drive. Did I screw something up somehow or is there possibly a leaky freeze plug behind the flywheel? I didn't notice anything unusual when I was in there but I wasn't looking for anything specific either. Any help/comments are appreciated. Thanks,
Ken
Ken
Cargo Master
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 2,759
Likes: 70
From: Elk River, MN
Do a pressure test on the system using the psi of your radiator cap. It will allow you to locate the leak or seep without running the engine. Lots of auto supply shops will loan the tester or do it for you at their store.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 106
Likes: 1
From: Walhalla, SC
Thanks guys - Nice motor Mike, thanks for the pic - Ran the pressure test this AM up to 7lbs (radiator cap is a 4lb cap). Pressure stayed steady at 7, saw no leaks but did notice a drop under the thermostat housing. The depressions around the valley cover bolts had small pools of antifreeze which eventually ran to the back of the motor and down the edge of the bell housing dust cover. The clutch and flywheel were dry so I'm hoping that I found the problem. I'll replace the thermostat housing gasket and hope that is the end of it. Thanks again,
Ken
Ken
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
79f150
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
11
Dec 30, 2014 04:56 PM
rmalottwtes30
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
7
Sep 19, 2011 11:27 AM
whenry912
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
25
Aug 11, 2010 08:51 AM
352 blue
FE & FT Big Block V8 (332, 352, 360, 390, 406, 410, 427, 428)
2
Nov 19, 2004 05:03 PM
bluesky636
FE & FT Big Block V8 (332, 352, 360, 390, 406, 410, 427, 428)
4
Sep 6, 2004 07:09 PM
