gearbox oil leak

[Phillip Robinson]

1936 ford 2 door coupe, being a 1200 cc motor, 4 cylinder engine. I needthe spark plug gap, type of plug, points gap, and timing degrees. I do not have a manual as yet . Thanks Phil.  i now have the motor out, and find that some oil is seeping into the bell housing. Do i have to take the geabox out to replace some gasket, or oil seal. Phil

 

 

[Phillip Robinson]

The manual i have says that the oil will leak into the bell housing, if the oil level is too high. I have undone the filler plug, and some oil has come out. So, maybe now that the oil is st the bottom of the filler hole, then maybe no more oil will leak through.  I have the motor out at the moment. Any body had a similar  problem?.  Question, do I need to replace the oil seal in end of gearbox and can i do it without removing the gearbox? Thanks Phil This is on the ssmall 4 cylinder engine  5 door coupe 

[19tom40]

Phillip, if the trans is like the US trans, there is just a metal plate that directs the trans oil back into the trans. There is no replaceable seal.

 

 

[Phillip Robinson]

Thanks Tom. The manual says if it is filled too high,  then it will leak. Just getting ideas. Phil. Putting the engine back tomorrow. 

[DavidAU]

You will probably find the tune up specifications through this site.

 

http://www.fordyandcmodelregister.co.uk/Pages/AboutCars/SparesList.html