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Old 10-13-2015, 02:50 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: #535 Kirkham 427, 427 Side Oiler
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Thanks for the thought, but I have studs & nuts. I also checked tightness because I know the gaskets can relax a little from new. However, all nuts seemed snug. I guess I've been unlucky with this engine. Don't whether to try and bodge it with RTV as Large Arbor suggests and then live with it until I need to pull the engine again, or bite the bullet now after only 18 miles of running and pull the engine and try an re-seal the rear main cap seals.........sooooooo frustrating! I finally got to experience 600hp in a lightweight Kirkham and was blown away by the acceleration. All I want to do is drive the thing and enjoy it.........not blow oil out of the back of the engine!
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