So, I don't have electricity yet in my garage, but the inspector came by yesterday, gave approval and now I am just waiting on the power company to come by and hook it all up. BUT, I do have enough light to recognize that my blower is leaking. I put in the 8 oz of fluid, and the very bottom of the casing has a light red seepage...to the tune of only a tablespoon a day (I know, I know, its small).

The leak is coming from the parting line at the front section of the blower casing - the place where the 5 or 6 bolts hold the front half and the rear half together. I did not notice any leaking before, and the only thing I did do was to remove all of the bolts to "clock" the outlet a few degrees over to line up with the carb hat. Maybe I pinched an o ring? Maybe it is just a normal seal?

I did find this kit on ebay. Don't need all of the parts, surely. But maybe some of you vets out there and give a leg up on the situation before I dive in pretty deep here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140410032368&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Daniel Jessup

Lancaster, California

aka "The Hot Rod Reverend"
check out the 1955 Ford Fairlane build at www.hotrodreverend.com