The other thing to look for is the lower bolt that hold the bell housing to
the transmission case is supposed to have a copper washer to help it seal.
The hole goes thru to the inside of the case and it will leak if it does not
seal properly.
Ralph Jannelli
Matthews, NC
'65 Spitfire MKII
'72 Spitfire MKIV
'80 TR8 DHC
----- Original Message -----
From: Douglas Hansen <spitfire4@ix.netcom.com>
To: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>; spit list
<spitfire-enthusiast@egroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2000 4:11 PM
Subject: Leaking trans?
>
> I just installed a new clutch for my Mk1 spit and I have oil leaking
> between
> the bell housing and the block plate. I just filled the trans with
> oil and the engine and oil pan is empty and clean....
> there is also a small drain hole on the bottom of the bell housing
> but nothing dripping
> from it... and its not clogged....
> I could have filled the trans some to much over the plug. would the
> oil be
> overflowing into the bell housing? I have no idea what it is. I
> never had any probs
> there before and right now I have a large spot on my driveway. I
> havent
> driven it since I installed the clutch and I also have the rear
> jacked up for
> exhaust work but its not to high.....
>
> I checked the book but I couldnt find anything about a oil seal in
> the front, just
> one in the back.
>
> any ideas advice?
> thanks
> Douglas Hansen
> 64 spit..... I HOPE to autox this weekend!!!
>
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