I found my A Body wagon! '63, slant 6, pushbutton automatic. More to come.
Re: Meet Valerie
Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2023 5:05 pm
by RICKYMOPAR
Looking good! 170 or 225 CID?
Re: Meet Valerie
Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:30 pm
by Faulkner
It's a cast iron 225, Rick!
freeze plugs tell the tale - an iron block
Yes - the engine was rebuilt - two years ago. But alas, there's oil dripping from the torque converter housing! I've other got a loose oil pan, or - as I suspect - a bad or improperly installed rear main seal. If push comes to shove and it needs to be replaced - can it be done on a lift without removing the engine? Or, transmission?
Re: Meet Valerie
Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2023 8:13 pm
by RICKYMOPAR
Freeze plugs give that away, no freeze plugs aluminum block.
Re: Meet Valerie
Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2023 8:15 pm
by RICKYMOPAR
I think both can be performed on the lift pan is easier when the trans is removed.
Re: Meet Valerie
Posted: Fri May 19, 2023 10:08 pm
by Faulkner
It turns out, it was just a leaky pan gasket! Look, Ma - no leaks. A couple of weepy rear brake cylinders, but now that is remedied, the brakes are in great working order. It's a driver!
I've other got a loose oil pan, or - as I suspect - a bad or improperly installed rear main seal. If push comes to shove and it needs to be replaced - can it be done on a lift without removing the engine? Or, transmission?