Re: Stewart's 1955 Packard 400

Posted by d c On 2015/2/15 14:24:41

The studs are knurled to keep them from spinning and the lube does migrate thru the gaps and weather an o ring or a housing gasket is used it will seep through to the nut head and leak. If you CLEAN all oil and grease from these areas on the housing and the ham and spray clean with a good brake cleaner and blow dry and encircle the base of these studs with the gray, semi hardening sealer you will be leak free. trust me. all other remedies will be ineffective.
I can post a brand that had worked for me in the past if you are unsure of the best product. Do not use the older style "orange" silicone or the blue or the black sealants.