Oil dripping from the torque converter shield.

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04-11-2015, 01:16 AM

InheritedDiesel

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Oil dripping from the torque converter shield.

Does the Detroit have a rear main seal like the small block 350?

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04-11-2015, 07:55 AM

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Does the Detroit have a rear main seal like the small block 350?

Yes and it is a one piece seal.

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04-12-2015, 09:38 AM

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Also be aware that there is a valley drain that exits down the back of the block and will drip from ther bell housing cover-any fuel leaks from above will appear the same as a rear main leak.

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04-12-2015, 10:41 AM

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You might be correct...again. Starting to notice a pattern with you racer.

I just changed the fuel filter housing and fuel bleed work. It might be some residual diesel.

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