Golden Jubilee
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IHC in the early to mid-fifties.
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Binder Mike wrote: I really want an oil tight engine.
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cornbinder89 wrote:Binder Mike wrote: I really want an oil tight engine.
Don't get your hopes up, they weren't drip free ever, they shouldn't gush oil but some shafts only use a screw thread to hold the oil in, and a road draft tube will leave a drop or two. Rope seals at the front and rear of the crankshaft may seep some esp if they haven't beed changed is 60 years.
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waltesefalcon wrote:You mentioned having to straighten out the side cover, how did you determine it was good and flat? It may still have a bit of a warp in it somewhere. I would follow Nikki's installation advice when you go to put it back on.
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