Yeah, I always have a spot where I park. When I put the G heads on the 239 block, I used a 272/292 gasket kit. The 239 side seals are different, so I reused the old ones.

  Dennis in Lititz PA

Dennis, I recall a note in Y-Block Magazine from Jerry Christenson.  He was at a shootout and suffered a rear main seal leak.  He said he "Pampered" his car and was to finish the day's racing.

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

I kinda remember somebody doing something like that. I couldn’t have told you it was Jerry. I’ll take a look under and see what I can rig up.

  Dennis in Lititz PA

To me, a quart every 200 miles is a serious leak


54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

Yep.

That was Jerry C.. He kept a supply of them in his bus to keep the track officials happy

I talked to my machinist today to see who he could recommend without pulling the engine. I’d have to pull the engine to do it and I just don’t have time in the next month. I have a stress test this Friday, so I’m hoping everything goes well.

  Dennis in Lititz PA

Dennis, does your truck have a different front suspension/steering system?  On my truck, pulling the oil pan is a piece of cake.  Don't have to pull the engine.  Maybe you don't have to pull the engine.

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

My pan would come off easily enough, it’s just my schedule in the next 4 weeks is busy. I found a garage that will do it for me, sounds like he’s a Ford guy. I don’t know if they’ll find anything during my stress test, my remaining brother is in the hospital with a leg infection. Just too much going on right now.

I need to find a neoprene seal and 239 side seals for the mechanic.

  Dennis in Lititz PA

Dennis, I have a pair of 239 side seals.  Say the word and I'll put them in the mail to you.

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"