JoeyB
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- Jan 19, 2010
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- Vehicle Year
- 1987
- Make / Model
- Ranger
- Engine Size
- 302 / TF heads & cam, Harland Sharp rockers, Intake, Holley Carb, MSD, 5 speed with Hurst Shifter
- Transmission
- Manual
Ok, I about broke down today. I have my conversion almost complete and if it wasn’t for all the snow today I was going to try and start this thing. So yesterday I put oil in the engine and primed it. Took the valve covers off to make sure oil was moving through the entire engine. Put the valve covers back on and closed shop for the night.
Today when I check under the truck I found oil. Not a lot but still it was oil. It looks like it was coming from the area the oil pan mates up with the seal around the crank shaft. It's been pretty cold here and last night was the first time I put oil in and primed the engine. A guy told me due to the cold and the engine has never been started, the seals may need to expand when you start the motor and I might not have a problem. Was this guy making me feel good and has anyone seen this before? I'm having nightmares about having to pull the motor and reseal a few things.
Today when I check under the truck I found oil. Not a lot but still it was oil. It looks like it was coming from the area the oil pan mates up with the seal around the crank shaft. It's been pretty cold here and last night was the first time I put oil in and primed the engine. A guy told me due to the cold and the engine has never been started, the seals may need to expand when you start the motor and I might not have a problem. Was this guy making me feel good and has anyone seen this before? I'm having nightmares about having to pull the motor and reseal a few things.