Re: [HSS] Annual Sump Cleanout?

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Hudson29@aol.com wrote:

>

> In a message dated 4/10/02 2:20:12 PM, geoffclark@xtra.co.nz writes:

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> << Hey, they are not supposed to do that. [ LEAK OIL OUT OF THE REAR MAIN ]

> Either you have a bad gasket,

> or the oil return pipe is blocked, or it is cracked where it exits

> through the pan flange. Usually the solder breaks away around the

> join. It can be fixed without removing the pan by using the trusty

> silicone gun. >>

>

> It used to be considered SOP (standard operating practice) to remove the

> pan once a year for cleanout and inspection. Is there any reason to do this

> nowadays? Our modern oils keep things pretty clean even without a filter. I

> have been thinking of fixing the leak on the '29 and having a look at the

> bottom end at the same time.

>

> Paul O'Neil, Hudson29@aol.com

> Fullerton, California USA

>

NOt really necessary with modern oils, as you note, but if the pan

gasket is leaking then heck, it only takes 10 minutes to get the pan

off, and you can clean things up inside at the same time. There is of

course no slinger gasket on the super Sixes, (unlike the Essex and H

8's), as this is part of the crankcase and bearing cap casting.

Geoff.