06-11-2009, 06:33 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Hyannis,
MA
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA #2039
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Oil leak problem on new engine
I started my new 347 today and encountered a mysterious oil leak that was driving me crazy. It appeared to be coming from the oil cooler adaptor at the filter. After remaking the AN10 lines twice and two "O" rings and 3 filters I was really stumped. As I lay on the concrete gazing at the problem area I noticed that the fuel pump was hard against the corner of the front timing cover. To make a long story short, the square corner of the Ford "universal" timing cover interfers with the big Edelbrock mechanical fuel pump I use. This square corner will not allow the pump to seat flat against the mounting surface leaving a 1/4" gap, and out comes the oil.
I ended up cutting the corner of the housing off without having to take things apart.
There are pictures in my gallery that show this problem. Maybe this will save the next guy a little frustration.
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