1957 Ford Ranchero Project (Part 4) "Got It Running, But Found MORE Issues"

2 years ago
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We finished putting the cooling system back together and replace the coolant over flow tank hose that was kinked. We then install the choke cable after doing some polishing on the dash. Next I crawl under the Ranchero and adjust the transmission linkage. While under the car doing an inspection, I find the steering hasn't been tightened and the transmission crossmember was installed where it is rubbing against the transmission pan causing it to leak all over, unfortunately they welded the crossmember to the frame. So we'll need to address that.
We were able to start the engine and it drove under it's own power but we have another coolant leak. It's leaking near the oil pan meets the timing cover. So we will be pulling the front of the engine back apart and also removing the oil pan to install an ARP oil drive shaft and replace the timing cover gasket.

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