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Jan 30, 2014 | 10:16 PM

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h82stop

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Where is it coming from?

Hello Everyone: I installed a 383 stroker in my 73 corvette. This is the second time now I noticed a little oil on the bell housing on the passenger side next to the distributor. It's not a lot, just enough to **** me off. I for the life in me cannot figure out where this oil is coming from. Could it be that the gasket on the distributor got damaged and that's where it's coming from? It's not coming from the valve cover. Any opinions. Thank you in advance for your help. You folks are awesome.

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Jan 30, 2014 | 10:29 PM

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Most likely the dizzy

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Jan 30, 2014 | 10:34 PM

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Clean and dry the area really good, then spray some foot spray powder around that area. Start the engine and you will see were its coming from.

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Jan 30, 2014 | 10:36 PM

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Most likely the dizzy

Thanks MrJlr: That's what I'm thinking. I'm going to pull the distributor, check and change the gasket. Appreciate your reply. Have a good evening.

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Jan 30, 2014 | 10:39 PM

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Clean and dry the area really good, then spray some foot spray powder around that area. Start the engine and you will see were its coming from.

Really? What kind of foot spray powder? Thanks

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Jan 30, 2014 | 11:24 PM

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really? What kind of foot spray powder? Thanks

Dr Scholls

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