302 Ford Leaks Oil

Gcompo

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We have a 1977 Viking with a Merc 888-Ford 302. The bilge water is very oily. When I check the dipstick, it doesnt show any oil a couple times. If you bring the level back up is wont hold that level. It definitely has a oil leak from someplace. Looking for a suggestion where the leak might be on the engine??
I checked the oil filter and its not leaking. We use Mobil 1 in it. Could this be part of the problem? thanks for any help.
 

zbnutcase

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Re: 302 Ford Leaks Oil

Could be the Intake manifold end seals, rear main seal, or even a pinhole in the pan itself from rust 'nutcase
 

Bondo

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Re: 302 Ford Leaks Oil

Ayuh,... Only way to find it is get right in there,+ Look....
 

Bifflefan

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Re: 302 Ford Leaks Oil

Clean off the motor and then look for the leak.
When you find it, fix it.
 
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