Lifting an engine?
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Originally Posted by sasquatch999
Yea, I got a digital camera , and I was just think about getting a bigger memory card to store the 3000+ pics i'm going to take in doing this.....
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I'm assuming its the rear main....its leaking oil from where the pan meets the tranny. As soon as I have time - hopefully this weekend - I'm gonn get under there, clean everything up, and run it for a while while I'm under there, so I can get a good look.
I just wish there was some magic sealant that could plug it all up
Clutch works fine though....
I just wish there was some magic sealant that could plug it all up
Clutch works fine though....
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Cleaning it up is a good idea. I would also wipe down and try to look behind the top of the engine. A valve cover leak, rear intake valley seal leak, or a oil pressure sender leak(if yours is in the rear), will run down the rear of the engine and look just like a rear main seal leak.
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If I were you, I'd rent a hoist and engine stand and go ahead and pull the engine where you can get to everything and see what you're doing without sweat and oil getting in your eyes.
On the 460 I don't think you can lift it far enough to drop the pan without first unbolting the oil pump and sump and letting them drop into the pan.
On the 460 I don't think you can lift it far enough to drop the pan without first unbolting the oil pump and sump and letting them drop into the pan.
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Originally Posted by Franklin2
Cleaning it up is a good idea. I would also wipe down and try to look behind the top of the engine. A valve cover leak, rear intake valley seal leak, or a oil pressure sender leak(if yours is in the rear), will run down the rear of the engine and look just like a rear main seal leak.
Good Idea Franklin. I am planning to replace the starter this weekend, and I intend to give the 460 a thorough cleaning as well. Which reminds me....
When I repalce the starter, should I check the condition of the flywheel? How do I do this?
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How do I check the condition of the entire gear? Do I have to manually crank the engine? How do I do this?
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