Oil leak at back of block

[panzerjunky]

Hello again Gents and thanks for all your help in the past got another leak question posted seperatly so I can find it later.

I have a small leak comming from the rear of my block right where the head meets the block. right at the back between the block and the fire wall. I am guessing head gasket but I have no coolant leakage that I can see. I will soon be pulling my radiator (next post) for some small repairs so I can check for oil in the coolant.

1st can I re tourqe the rear head bolts and see if that stops it or should I plan on replacing head gaskets.

What is the tourqe value on head bolts where do I find the nifty little wrench for this job.
lastly is there play by play instructions on this site anywhere like the ones the fella did on the axle seal job.

I am not planning on redecking anything just install the gasket reasemble and go or do you advise having the heads milled if so do we have to readjust valves?
Thanks Jerry

 

[hole]

To my knowledge you cant re-torque the head bolts. Mine seeps the same way. I was told that a small amount of seepage is ok. You know Jerry, if you fix all the oil leaks how will you know when its out of oil. You still coming next month?

 

[panzerjunky]

Hello Will
Thanks for the info what do you torque the head bolts to. Thats funny well if I do get all the leaks fixed I guess i will have to learn to read a dipstick But hey Im just a dumb plumber that might be a stretch.
And Yes I am planning on going I will give you a call to firm up details.
Thanks Jerry

 

[Snarky]

The deuce was designed to leak oil out of every seal and gasket. The leaking oil helps lubricate the chassis and eliminate rust.

 

[Mark2X2]

This has nothing to do with the Deuce engine.
Good friend of my Dad's has always had Detroit diesels in equipment. His Nephew asked him
"Uncle Gordie if you painted a big chunk of cast iron Detroit green, would it leak oil?"
Mark
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