C4 Trans oil leak

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cairnscomet
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C4 Trans oil leak

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Ok
this is not directly related to a falcon/Comet but could be relevant.
My t bucket 351w with c4 will puke about 1 oz of trans oil in between inspection plate and bell housing on start up after sitting for a couple of days .
I'm thinking weak converter/pump seal.

have rechecked again today. hasn't been started for 4 days .
does not leak when sitting
put measuring cup under and started up and ran till engine warm ,slow drip a few seconds after start and drip had stopped by the time engine warm total amount captured 0.2 oz or 5ml
left it for about 2hrs and started again and ran ,about 6 drips and stopped
breather is good and level is OK



strangely over time the leak seems to be getting better
to get to converter engine has to come out as short block so a pain.

any ideas

cheers Grant
1964 Comet Caliente Convertible 302 4sp
1966 Ford Ranchero 390FE - daily driver
1923 408W T-Bucket

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Re: C4 Trans oil leak

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Yea it could be the front seal. you could take off the inspection plate & inspect. You might let it leak down some to make room to try some lucus.
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