[FC] Mystery oil leak

[J. R. Read]

Truck engine or car engine?  If car, I'd be highly suspect of the oil filler 
cap.  A mist of oil may be escaping.

Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Merv Krull via Corvanatics" <corvanatics at corvair.org>
To: <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, July 04, 2014 6:55 PM
Subject: [FC] Mystery oil leak


> Hi all!
>
> I need some help.
>
> Oil is pooling in the area of the block number close to the idler pulley. 
> There is also a thin layer of oil below the right carb. The oil is in good 
> condition... nothing weird there. The oil filler seal looks kinda waffly 
> and oil is dripping from under the seal, but I see no track on the outside 
> of the filler tube.
>
> Went for a 40 mile drive on the hiway a week ago to a car show. That’s 
> when I noticed more than the usual buildup. It looks like the Idler pulley 
> is oily, the belt seems fine, a bit of crud has built up on the block 
> lined up with the pulley.
>
> This engine has a vent out the bottom of the pan.
>
> There are no drips hitting the ground that I can see.
>
> I can send pics if you are interested.
>
>
> toodles
> Merv Krull
> Salmon Arm BC
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