Are you sure it's coming out from the cover? On the block, right behind the
motor mount, there is a bolt that goes into the oil galley. If the bolt is
loose or the copper washer is bad, oil can come out at a pretty good rate.
This would expalin it pumping out at high revs. I had the one behind the
starter do this, since it's hard to see it behind the starter and fuel pump
I thought it was the oil pan gasket. I only found out what it really was
after I replaced the oil pan gasket.
MikeC
>
>Ok people, Help me with this !
>
>Drivers side on my 71 Mark IV.
>There are three SCREWs on this side that hold the timing chain cover on,
>There is one dead center of the motor mount.
>When I rev the engine to 3 to 4 k, it pumps oil out. I removed the screw
and
>replaced the screw with a smaller OD bolt and nut.
>It slowed the oil down a little but it still is pumping out. I don't
>understand how this sucker can do it unless the gasket is not seated.
>The engine has had a complete rebuild with new gaskets etc. The engine has
>less that 500 miles on it. I thought about kicking the mechanics ass but
>it's my ass !
>
>Has anyone ever drilled out the threads on the front plate and used nuts
and
>bolts in place of the three screws ?
>
>They are not set in aluminum, they are threaded in the front plate.
>
>I can drive the car put after I need about a half hour to wipe up the oil
on
>the engine and frame.
>
>
>Craig Smith
>36 Pelham Ridge Drive
>Greenville, SC 29615
>800/692-2323 ext. 2105
>864/234-1020 fax
>e-mail: craigs@iewc.com
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