<VV> Block top Cover Leaks

[corvairs]

As almost always, Smitty, you are not wrong. It's a simple matter of 
using clean surfaces, clean new gaskets and some sort of sealer (Here I 
prefer Aviation-3). With 24 or whatever 3/8 long bolts, I mean really.  
Furthermore, this can only leak from internal crankcase pressure  at 
that location - not regular oil pressure.  Lon

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Smitty Smith wrote:

>Smitty Says:  I am curious about this.  I have torn down dozens and dozens of Corvair engines.  I have also rebuilt another couple of dozen.  I know that isn't many by the standards of professional Corvair mechanics but enough for me to see a trend.  I have never seen an engine yet with a leak from the top cover gasket area.  That means to me that it is not a chronic leak area, or does not deserve all the attention some folks give it.  Am I wrong.
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