Where's my oil leak source?

Gremlinx

I can't find it. I just know the harmonic balancer is oily, the little dished section around the balancer is oily, fuel pump, etc is oily. Where is this usually coming from to make this oily? I'm about over this 1776 anyway, I'm ready for more!

9/13/123:40 AM

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justinh

Leaks behind the pulley are usually too much crankcase pressure. Make sure the vent hose from the oil fill tower to the carb is not blocked off or kinked.

If you've got a non-sand seal pulley, debris can also get in the grooves and prevent it from slinging the oil back into the case. Take the pulley off and clean the grooves. If you do have a sand seal and it's leaking, replace it.

Make sure the engine isn't overfilled with oil.

9/14/129:25 AM

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GERD

I ALWAYS THOUGHT THE ENGINES LEAKED SMALL AMTS OF OIL NO MATTER WHAT

9/14/129:38 AM

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