'48 awakened from long slumber
Hi everyone, I haven't had much time in a long time to work on my '48 chevy due to my job. As of this past Sunday, the engine is running! Hasn't ran in 35+ years. I spent all Saturday and Sunday working on getting engine ready for firing engine. 60 psi oil pressure at idle, engine doesn't smoke, purrs like a cat lol.
Here's my question, I noticed there was a puddle of water underneath. There was a tan color under the flywheel. It appears to been coming from the input shaft of the 4 speed, inside the bell housing. Has anyone heard of this, or had a similar incident? The engine is a I believe a 283, not sure. Has a weird pvc valve where road draft tube is on back of engine. Has stock inclosed driveline 4 speed trans backed behind it. Gotta rebuild 2 barrel, and order brake parts for this weekends visit. Many thanks, Dave |
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...and post photos!
:mm: Sounds like you are back on the project, though. |
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Hi guys, thanks. I'll try to get photos up. Not sure what the heads are, will pull valve cover to get number, there is a triangle on the front of heads. No bolt holes for accessories. Engine is pretty close to firewall to read rear left side on block. I wrote down the numbers from front passenger side pad, F0I27GF.
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Might have one of these freeze plugs leaking. First attempts at PVC systems replaced the draft tube with a fitting and hose to bottom of carb.
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Hi guys, back of the block was dry, just the input shaft side of trans was wet. I did manage to get the brake system rebuilt/replaced last weekend. Doing electrical, and hopefully exhaust this weekend. Will have to look into the mystery leak more while under there . I cannot figure out how to post pics from my phone, is there a forum or something on Facebook you guys go to?
Dave |
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