71 Spit
I have started having oil leaks, I know, I know...
Let me say, More than usual !
I have had a total rebuild, I have roughly 500 miles on the new build.
I developed a leak right behind the drivers side motor mount. It's located
right at the location of the screw for the timing cover.
I have replaced the screw with a through bolt and washer. Still leaks.
It might be a crack in the mounting plated, the thing with the motor
mounting legs. I also noticed a leak around the pedestal for the dizzy. It's
not coming from the pedestal but the oil is ON the pedestal. It seems to be
coming from the bottom of the dizzy.
I asked the dip stick question thinking that I have to much oil in the case
but I don't.
The leaks could be due to my being stupid and not replacing the oil pressure
spring during the rebuild. But I have 20 lbs. of pressure @ 4,000 RPM while
the engine is hot.
What's the problem ????
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Welch [mailto:mikew@turbopower.com]
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2000 4:55 PM
To: 'Spit list'
Subject: RE: Dip Stick
The upper mark is completely full, the lower mark means you add a quart to
completely fill it. At least that's what it said in the Owners Manual for
my '65 MkII.
Mike Welch
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
mikew@turbopower.com
http://home.turbopower.com/~mikew
'68+/- Triumph Spitfire
'60 Jaguar MkII 3.8 auto
'87 Jeep Cherokee
'96 GMC Suburban
-----Original Message-----
From: DT Gebhard [mailto:kimkell@decaturnet.com]
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2000 3:51 PM
To: Craig Smith; 'Spit list'
Subject: Re: Dip Stick
I'd say the top mark. At least it is on mine.(1977 1500) I hold 5qts with
filter change but I like to use about 4 3/4 qt. What's the list have to
say?
Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: Craig Smith <CraigS@iewc.com>
To: 'Spit list' <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2000 1:24 PM
Subject: Dip Stick
>
> My 71 dip stick has two horizontal marks for the oil level.
> is the optimum amount the top one or the bottom one ?
> Or half way..
>
>
> Craig Smith
> 36 Pelham Ridge Drive
> Greenville, SC 29615
> 800/692-2323 ext. 2105
> 864/234-1020 fax
> e-mail: craigs@iewc.com
>
>
|