25 years and it runs and drives!

Won't run? Engine, cooling system, fuel pump, carb, clutch, tranny, brakes, etc. The old messages from the NPCA 'Engine & Mechanical' category are here.
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25 years and it runs and drives!

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So I got my first experience driving this 1967 Patrol I bought about a month ago. I've been working out of town so I didn't have a chance to mess with it much but I replaced the glass fuel filter with a plastic one and with that the fuel system pulled gas from the tank. I jump started it and it started right up. I didn't have any brakes but I decided to take it for a spin around my block and it did fantastic. The previous owner had replaced the distributor so I've got some timing issues to work out but overall I think it's going to be a really fun driver. I am sure the wheel cylinders are bad but I'm going to add some brake fluid tomorrow and see if I can bleed the brakes and see if they are working. The other issue that popped up once I had it running was I noticed a leak from the rear main seal. Can this seal be purchased and how difficult is it to replace?
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Re: 25 years and it runs and drives!

Post by RiverPatrol »

Congratulations! That makes for good motivation to work through the rest. Rear main seals are available, search here for sources. It is a rope type seal, so the crankshaft has to be removed to install it.
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