LP2 VR 2225 Build

[Dale Jordan]

I have a weeping oil leak at the bottom of my dip stick boss is this a flat head thing ? or is it worth replacing before i put motor in or can it be sealed up from the out side ? Dale

[Ian Mastin]

G'day Dale,

Unsure if it's a V8 Flathead thing but I would be trying to fix it before the engine go's in, just my two bobs worth mate.


Regards
Ian

[Lynn Eades]

Dale, I think they are riveted on with a gasket. Having seen pictures of your efforts, I think you will be disappointed if you leave it. I think some of the U.S. parts places do a rivet kit or repair kit.

[Dale Jordan]

Just testing how to post photos again , as I forgot how to do it . Back in action now ... Here is a photo of my NOS radiator being test fitted yesterday . motor is going in tomorrow ..

[Dale Jordan]

Good Day today motor is in !! Just need to do some small adjustment . Then pull out one more time , to elongate the rear engine mount .Dale

[Lynn Eades]

Looking real nice Dale. How did you get on with the dip stick bracket on the sump?
Why is it required to slot the (rear) mount holes?

[Dale Jordan]

Hi Lynn . Yes I fixed the dip stick boss the only leak is the normal flat head Drip ! The rear engine mount is not an Original , with the front engine mounts lined up and the rear floor mount bolted in , and the eight point coupling lined up with an 8 mm gap and the bolt being able to be pushed in by hand the rear engine bracket holes are half a hole out , so i thought it was best to adjust this and not touch the original bits . Dale