[TR] Rear oil leak - is this a first?

[Alan Myers]

Hi John, 

No, this is not the first time that core plug has fallen out of a TRactor motor. 

In his books, Kas Kastner strongly advises using a high temp two-part epoxy on that core plug, to help insure it stays in there. I'd also never try to reuse a plug, would want a fresh one in there on any engine rebuilt. Needless to say, you at least have to remove the gearbox to get at it, to it's best done right - or overdone as much as possible - any time you have to remove and replace it! 

And, yes, it's likely a major source of leaking oil... Bet your rear main seal (such as it is) is just fine! 

Alan Myers
San Jose, California 
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'62 TR4 CT17602L
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-----Original Message-----

Dear all - having stripped all in preparation for TR2 engine removal to deal 
ith my rear crank oil leak, I decided to remove the clutch inspection plate to 
ake sure of the source before all that heaving out. As I removed the plate, 
hat should fall out but a large core plug, I am guessing the one from the rear 
f the camshaft. Is it likely THIS is actually the source of my woes, and has 
nybody come across this before? I guess I will still have to remove the engine, 
ut should I now leave the crank seal alone?
egards
ohn