Message text written by "Pat"
>Oil is leaking out of (from below) the fuel pump on my 1966 TR4A "IRS"
I'm told that if the motor is tired, it may have internal pressure that
needs to find every place possible to "Blow out", and one place is a "Pee
Hole" at the bottom of the fuel pump.
The motor does not burn any oil, and is strong.
Where is the vent for my motor ?
There is no 90 degree bent pipe on the side as in my previous 1964 TR4....
where could there be a blockage ?
IS there a blockage causing this or just a bad seal ?
Thanks again... all
Pat
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Sounds like the crankcase ventilation system is not functioning. The 64
model cars (and earlier cars) had a purge tube that extended down into the
air stream below the engine to generate an induced draft to purge blowby
gasses. Later cars (and to this day) have a positive crankcase ventilation
system utilizing a special purge valve connected to the intake mainfold.
Your PO may have removed this system and plugged the openings with
detrimental effects. I am not familiar enough with the 1966 model to
comment any further without referring to a manual.
Good luck
Dave
57 TR3 (With vent tube)
71 TR6 (with PCV system)
80 TR8 (with PCV system)
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