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Leaking Oil behind the head

To: "SpitFireList" <Spitfires@autox.team.net>
Subject: Leaking Oil behind the head
From: "Greg Schluge" <gschluge@cstone.net>
Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2001 09:10:33 -0500
I have a 76 spit 1500 that leaks oil from behind the head.  I have removed the
rocker assy, re-torqued the head (went to 60 ft-lbs) and re-adjusted the
valves, 7-8 had to be loosened.  I thought that I had the problem fixed
because it dried up significantly for a week or so.  But it is back marking
it's territory again, and a fairly significant leak.  I am getting ready to
pull the head, check the head and block for flatness and replace the head
gasket.  Any experience you can offer with this oil leak will be appreciated.

Thanx in advance.

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