Chris Hamper Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Doing a restoration of a 1500 spitfire, I've had the engine and gearbox out but no tinkering, just new clutch. I also took out the speedo angle drive to refit cable. Started engine and major oil leak from the area of the solenoid/cable. Lost pretty much all the oil in a few seconds. I can't see where the oil comes from as it is behind the mounting plate. Could it be coming from the angle drive? Maybe I missed out a seal or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Not coming out from a bolt head? I know of a local who fitted a P clip under one of the OD to adaptor plate boltheads, caused chaos similar to what you are suggesting. Think he missed the copper washer? (memory not great on exact details) Did you actually disturb anything at all on the gearbox apart from the speedo cable/drive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyb Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 There is a seal at the end of the speedo housing and the V shape plate that holds it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hamper Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 Could be a bolt. The one attached to the exhaust bracket isn't in place. Will also check the seal. Really don't want to have the gearbox out again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hamper Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 Turns out it was engine oil dripping down from the oil pressure gauge. Phew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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