RE: IML: Rear Main Oil Seal on a 1966 Imperial

[Geoff Simpson <kiwiimp65@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I had  a rear main leak years ago and just as I was about to pull everything
 to bits someone tugged my sleeve and pointed me at the oil sender which
had let go.Saved a lotta work. Geoff Simpson
 
 

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> Subject: Re: IML: Rear Main Oil Seal on a 1966 Imperial
> Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 11:10:53 -0500
> From: randalpark@xxxxxxx
>
> How much oil are you losing?
>
> Maybe a drip pan and a small amount of cat litter can resolve it
> temporarily. Eventually, you will need a rebuild. I am holding back on
> these right now. My baby/car sitting, doing a project/repair here and
> there, and my preservation efforts are all I can handle these days. As
> long as they run, look good, and get proper maintenance, I am trying to
> live with the more overwhelming problems. Its hard to justify spending
> thousands of dollars on a car that is seldom used, unless you see car
> show trophies in your future. The car can be reliable even with a
> manageable oil leak, just keep close watch on the dipstick.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Paul W.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tcufroggie86c@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 12:18 am
> Subject: IML: Rear Main Oil Seal on a 1966 Imperial
>
>
> All,
> I apologize for the wide distribution. I have perused the archives on
> the OIC site, and on the internet, but have not found the information I
> am seeking.  I have a 66 Imperial Crown Convertible that has a nice
> leak at the rear
> main seal.  My mechanic has replaced the seal once, but the problem
> reappeared shortly (4-5 days) after
> the seal was replaced.  I have seen on the OIC website that it mentions
> a worn crankshaft can
> contribute to the leak at the rear main seal.  My mechanic has stated
> this as a possiblity also and has shown
> me where there is some wear in this area on the grooves of the
> crankshaft.  Neither he nor I are particularly enthusiastic about
> replacing a crankshaft, thus it is not my intent to replace it. I can
> live with the leak
> instead of performing such an intrusive procedure. 
>
> My question(s) are as follows:
>
> 1.  Was the original rear main seal a rope type seal or a smooth type
> of seal for the 66 Imperial?
>
> 2.  Is there a "double" or oversized rear main seal available for
> Imperials?  I recall that big block GM cars
> had  these oversized type seals to fix this annoying leak.
>
> 3.  Any other suggestions on how to fix this issue on the 440 engine in
> a '66 Imperial?
>
> Please feel free to reply to me directly at
> tcufroggie86c@xxxxxxxxxxxxx   Thanks in advance for your help.
>
> Sincerely,
> CCC
>
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