Paul W. -----Original Message----- From: Geoff Simpson <kiwiimp65@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 1:16 pm Subject: RE: IML: Rear Main Oil Seal on a 1966 ImperialI had a rear main leak years ago and just as I was about to pull everything to bits someone tugged my sleeve and pointed me at the oil sender which
had let go.Saved a lotta work. Geoff Simpson
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: IML: Rear Main Oil Seal on a 1966 Imperial Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 11:10:53 -0500 From: randalpark@xxxxxxx How much oil are you losing? Maybe a drip pan and a small amount of cat litter can resolve ittemporarily. Eventually, you will need a rebuild. I am holding back
on
these right now. My baby/car sitting, doing a project/repair here andthere, and my preservation efforts are all I can handle these days.
As
long as they run, look good, and get proper maintenance, I am trying
to
live with the more overwhelming problems. Its hard to justify
spending
thousands of dollars on a car that is seldom used, unless you see car show trophies in your future. The car can be reliable even with a manageable oil leak, just keep close watch on the dipstick. Good luck! Paul W. -----Original Message----- From: tcufroggie86c@xxxxxxxxxxxx To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 12:18 am Subject: IML: Rear Main Oil Seal on a 1966 Imperial All, I apologize for the wide distribution. I have perused the archives onthe OIC site, and on the internet, but have not found the information
I
am seeking. I have a 66 Imperial Crown Convertible that has a nice leak at the rear main seal. My mechanic has replaced the seal once, but the problem reappeared shortly (4-5 days) afterthe seal was replaced. I have seen on the OIC website that it
mentions
a worn crankshaft can contribute to the leak at the rear main seal. My mechanic has stated this as a possiblity also and has shown me where there is some wear in this area on the grooves of the crankshaft. Neither he nor I are particularly enthusiastic about replacing a crankshaft, thus it is not my intent to replace it. I can live with the leak instead of performing such an intrusive procedure. My question(s) are as follows: 1. Was the original rear main seal a rope type seal or a smooth type of seal for the 66 Imperial? 2. Is there a "double" or oversized rear main seal available for Imperials? I recall that big block GM cars had these oversized type seals to fix this annoying leak.3. Any other suggestions on how to fix this issue on the 440 engine
in
a '66 Imperial? Please feel free to reply to me directly at tcufroggie86c@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Thanks in advance for your help. Sincerely, CCC ------------------------------------------------------------ Supercharge your AIM. Get the AIM toolbar for your browser. ----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com ----------------- This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the Administrators should be sent to iml.webmonster@xxxxxxxxx To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm
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