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Old 02-01-2014, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Ol' Yeller View Post
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Quite likely a rear crankshaft seal but you can't rule out the ball bearings in the oil ways in the block positioned behind the adapter plate. I've seen at least one thread on the subject...
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