[Fot] Purolator oil relief valve leak 1962 TR4

[J.C. Hassall]

On 9/24/2011 12:18 AM, Mike Mehl wrote:
> I am still chasing the leak out of the oil pressure leak adjustment screw.
> After setting the oil pressure on my motor new for this season it has been
> leaking all summer.  It looks to be part number 30123 washer.  No one seems to
> have them in their catalogs.
>
> Has anyone else had this type of leak?  Any
> suggestions on how to fix/reduce the leak would be appriciated.
>
> Thanks!!
> Mike Mehl
>    

Mike, I've successfully used a couple of turns of thin (~0.03) lead 
solder, then ensure that the jam nut is tight.  Keep the ends close so 
that they'll squeeze together and form the lead washer.

jim

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Jim Hassall
Blacksburg VA
'63 TR4 in autox preparation
99% finished, 90% to go