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1972 500 Front of Motor Oil Leak Help!!!

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#1 ·
Hello, Thanks for all your help guys!! Unbelievable what technology can do.

I have a new problem. After 2-3 miles of tuning after rebuild(not engine), I have developed a small oil leak on the front of the motor. It seems to be coming from a bolt just above the exhaust outlet on the left side of the motor. A loose exhaust nut has sprayed the oil all over my motor. It smells good, but I could do without the the smoke. The bolt on the other side in the same position seems to have a washer, where this one does not. I am going to look in my manuals tonight, but I thought I'd start here. Any Suggestions???
 
#7 ·
BOTH!!! Push rod tubes are leaking and head gasket. Guess I should order that gasket set.....fun, fun, fun!!! A fin on my head has cracked off fairly close to one of the head bolts. I don't know if it's salvageable?? Anyone have an extra 500 head lying around??
 
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