Ford 302 oil on top of timing chain cover

RV and bus conversion info since 1996.

Share Your Feedback

PRINT PAGE

RV Classifieds

		2003 Lance 920 - $14,600
		2006 Rockwood FREEDOM M-2280 - $6,500
		1965 GMC 4106 - $24,900
		2002 Holiday Rambler Presidential 36SKT W/Generator - $39,000
		2008 Monaco Dynasty Renaissance IV - $279,900
		VIEW ALL
		Search RV Classifieds
		Classifieds Policies
		Benefits for Dealers
		Sell Your RV
		Dealer Signup

Useful Links

RV Community

		Discussion Groups
		RV Articles
		RV FAQs
		RV Classified Ads
		Virtual RV Park
		Shop at our Store
		RV Lifestyle Books
		Rate Your RV
		AllThingsRV.com
		MyRVGuide.com
		RVMechanic.com
		Advertise With Us

BECOME A MEMBER

RV Resources

		e RV Loans
		Sculptures for your RV
		Visit Rio Rancho, NM for Winter
		RV Dealers
		RV Manufacturers
		RV Rentals
		RV Glossary
		RV Types
		RV Ratings

Ford 302 oil on top of timing chain cover

Home > Discussion Forum > Mechanic's Corner - Engines

email Scott

reply to message

post new message

search forums

hidden layer

ATTENTION: All Postings that advertise items for sale will be deleted from the Discussion Forum. You may post sale items for free in the Classifieds section. Sign up now.

All Messages in Thread	Author	Date
Ford 302 oil on top of timing chain cover	Scott	2-2-06
I have a 1973 Ford Bronco with a strong 302 which has several mysterious oil leaks. I have taken precautions when installing the intake manifold gaskets front and back but still oil appears on top of the timing chain cover both sides of the distributor. Some small amounts of oil on the valve covers by the oil fill cap and the passenger side breather but not enough to fill the small valleys on the timing chain cover. The valve cover gaskets are good and not leaking and I just replaced the oil pan gasket with the new one piece one which replaces the 4 piece one, excellent part!! I don't see anything comming from the distributor base, as one can see this is quite annoying!!!! Any assistance would be great!! Thanks
Re: ford 302 oil on top of timing chain cover	damon	2-3-06
Your best bet would be to get some engine cleaner and clean it real good. start it and let it warm up and see where its leaking from. it sounds to me that its leaking in more than one place. try changing the o-ring on the distributer that sounds like the problem for the timing cover. and also try changing your pcv valve along with that rubber stopper. check your oil cap and see how they gasket is on that. try replacing that too.
Re: ford 302 oil on top of timing chain cover	Mike	7-20-06
Distributer shaft needs a new O-ring to stop the oil leak.. Use a BUNA_N rubber O-ring and put some grease on it so it dont tear when you put it back in the block.....
Re: ford 302 oil on top of timing chain cover	Scott	2-3-06
Thanks Damon, I will be changing the o-ring on the distributor this weekend and I already changed the PCV and gaskets. The hunt continues......