I put together a list of parts and will place and order with Spitbits in the next day or so. Once the parts arrive we'll replace the gaskets and seal. In the meantime I will HeliCoil a spare sealing block and pass it across my surface plate covered with a bit of sandpaper to make sure the block is flat.
I was really hoping there was a band-aid to apply but every source I found said that heavy coats of RTV (like I applied recently) would not work.
Any advice on how to make and install your own wooden wedges?
I'll let you know later this summer how the repairs work.
Doug L.
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: Doug if the timing cover gasket or seal
: isn't leaking, the joint around the
: sealing block/front plate is the most
: common source of leaks at the lower
: front.
: Sometimes you can find the leak by
: spraying the area down with soapy
: water, block off the crankcase vents,
: and run at a fast idle so the engine
: builds up a little crankcase pressure.
: HTH
: Glen
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