[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is there a bolt missing? Is oil supposed to drain from that hole? Should that hole be left unplugged or plugged? Any comments on how to proceed if there is oil dripping from that hole? -Neal.
1. You might try a bolt of any smaller size and run it in to see if there were threads beyond the apparent hole. 2. This really looks like a drain hole that someone has pulled the plug from. The picture in my manual indicates that it is well back from the engine to flywheel housing mounting area. 3. The Perkins engines use a rope seal on the rear main. Lets face it after x years it could be leaking. It would be draining out that hole, and if you pulled the starter out the nose and drive pinion would probably be very sopping, that latter may be why someone pulled the plug......However......... With the above in mind and before any major work, to start........... 4. I would inspect for and verify that it was not caused by a restricted crankcase breathing system. If same is clogged or otherwise restricted that engine as would ANY engine (gas or diesel) find a place to shove out the pressure taking oil with it. You will find the vent hose arrangement going into the port side of the valve cover, about centered, with a tube that comes over the valve cover into an air breather arrangement. Good luck, Carl Hibbard **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)
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