looks like some leaks

BigDickPitBull

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so was doing a once over and noticed i have a leak at bottom of jugs and at rocker box........i replaced all gaskets down to heads this past year......do i just need to go thru and torque things down or replace ?????????????
 

seatmaker

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Check torque first, otherwise check to see if gasket was damaged i.e. elongated hole from forcing the bolt through.
 

HMAN

I just like my Freedom
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Once you get the leak stopped be sure to let the motor warm up before twisting it hard. I was told thats the biggest reason they start to leak. Info came from S&S. Jmo.
 

Knuckles

Active Member
Once you get the leak stopped be sure to let the motor warm up before twisting it hard. I was told thats the biggest reason they start to leak. Info came from S&S. Jmo.
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Head needs to be warm to touch before dropping in gear.
Takes at least five minutes idle time to warm up a cold motor.
 

bigdogtech01

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When you replaced the gaskets, did you check to make sure the cyl studs were all tight into the case? They can back out of the cases and if they become loose, it will cause a base gasket leak. If loose, remove from case, clean threads, place a drop of RED locktite on threads, then tighten into case.
Also, when doing your cyl head torque..make sure your following the correct sequence and rather than the 10 ft lbs, 20 ft lbs then 90*...go 10, 20 then 40 ft lbs. of final torque. This method is more accurate than the 90* and you will be less apt to have a leak.
Also like others have said, make sure you let the motor warm up before beating on it.
 
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