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An alternative to the felt 'cigarettes' is a good RTV. I happened to
visit my BJ8's builder when he was using a caulking gun and all the
strength he could muster to inject 'Right Stuff' sealant into these
holes. He wouldn't even acknowledge my presence until he'd
completely filled the holes.<br>
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He also wouldn't install the crank seal I'd provided, insisting
instead on an elegant PCV installation. Leaking from the weep hole
has been minimal.<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 3/27/2021 5:27 PM, WILLIAM B
LAWRENCE via Healeys wrote:<br>
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The oil seal doesn’t do much if the bearing block doesn’t seal.
Installation of the felt dowels that seal the block is critical.
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<div>Bill Lawrence</div>
<div>BN1 #554</div>
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Healeys <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net"><healeys-bounces@autox.team.net></a> on behalf of
Bob Begani via Healeys <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net"><healeys@autox.team.net></a><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Saturday, March 27, 2021 8:13 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Austin Healey list <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net"><healeys@autox.team.net></a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] 6-cylinder Rear Crankshaft Oil
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Thanks to all of
you for your comments. I will investigate the items
outside of the engine and must wait to disassemble the
engine for those inside the engine. Meanwhile, I will buy
lots of oil, Kitty Litter for the oil pans under the car
and not go far from home.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
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all,</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
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