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by dwayneski
Thu Jan 19, 2012 8:01 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: 55 M37 hard starting
Replies: 23
Views: 2667

Re: 55 M37 hard starting

Before I went any further I would check compression with another gauge. He stated it ran decent after it was started,60 lbs wouldn't run decent. One other thing when starting the choke must be used properly,or you can have starting problems. If you're new to the world of flatheads you'll need tto le...
by dwayneski
Sat Jan 07, 2012 10:30 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Rear main seal
Replies: 17
Views: 2284

Re: Rear main seal

we have everthing off except the bellhouse, we cannot get it off. doese the the fly wheel have to come off first?
by dwayneski
Fri Dec 30, 2011 2:29 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Rear main seal
Replies: 17
Views: 2284

Re: Rear main seal

i have the flange type so i am starting to remove the trans now. I have a package with the seals with 4 rubber pieces wher do they go?
by dwayneski
Thu Dec 29, 2011 7:57 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Rear main seal
Replies: 17
Views: 2284

Re: Rear main seal

Some very early engines have a bolt on flange type seal; this is tough to replace without removing the flywheel because of tight access. I have done it with the flywheel installed, but to be honest it's worth the extra trouble to remove trans, clutch, and flywheel to replace this type i have a 53 wo...
by dwayneski
Wed Dec 28, 2011 6:59 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Rear engine crankshaft seal
Replies: 6
Views: 994

Re: Rear engine crankshaft seal

m37uk what year is yousr?
by dwayneski
Wed Dec 28, 2011 6:31 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Rear main seal
Replies: 17
Views: 2284

Re: Rear main seal

The vent tube was gunked up pretty bad so i cleaned then put engine cleaner on the engine then i went to the car was to clean the oil up. then i left it in the garage to dry then i checked it after dinner and know can see the oil dripping from the seal.......thank
by dwayneski
Wed Dec 28, 2011 10:29 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Rear main seal
Replies: 17
Views: 2284

Re: Rear main seal

I have a '53 withh 33000 miile on it and have been driving about 3 weeks now. I had a small leak in the oil pan gasket so i replaced it but now i have oil leaking in th rear of the engine. i remove the the clutch pan ant the plate between the trans and engine, ran the engine but nothng appeares to b...