Oil Leaks

[BillT]

JB Weld to the rescue.

[Rus Curtis]

I've been fascinated on multiple occasions with JB weld.  Used it many times.  Here, I think I'd experiment with silver solder as it could wick down into the seam maybe better.  The heat from the engine would be much less than the melting point.

 

[Chuck W.]

I replaced it with another one from an M38A1, it has a reinforcement plate around the mounting bolt holes and appears to be made from thicker steel. Anyway, it's not dripping anymore. I think the old pan will just go in the scrap bin.
 I also removed the fuel pump again and cleaned the old gaskets off. I used a file on both sides of the spacer, plus the mounting flange on the fuel pump. Next, I got some fresh gasket paper and made new gaskets and sealed them with my favorite sealer, Permatex Indian Head Gasket Shellac. I also used a little Permatex thread sealant on the mounting bolts.
I let the pump and the transfer case pan sit for a couple of days to allow the sealant to cure before I retorqued the bolts and filled everything with oil. So far, so good.
What a chore for two pesky oil drips!!

[Rus Curtis]

Now you'll be able to see the other leaks!

[Chuck W.]

You are so right! I have some leaks at the engine oil pan gasket that I will save until the weather turns cold again......at least I know where they are

[SteveKfl]

An old Willys enthusiast once told me "Jeeps don't leak, they mark their territory."  lol  Glad to hear you're making progress.  Thanks for sharing the process.