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Old 05-15-2012, 07:50 PM   #1
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Oil leak at slip collar

I have an oil leak at the slip collar on my MSD distributor . I can see it coming from the split were the allen set screw is . The depth is correct and i have replaced the gasket . Anybody ever run into this or have any suggestions ? This is a small block chevy .
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Old 05-15-2012, 08:29 PM   #2
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Re: Oil leak at slip collar

Google is my friend . Looks like a common problem and silicone needs to be added .
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Old 05-15-2012, 09:59 PM   #3
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Re: Oil leak at slip collar

Yup with those the solution is just a little black rtv the first time in the hole. Seems to fill the small gap for a good while.
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Old 05-16-2012, 02:00 PM   #4
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Re: Oil leak at slip collar

Tell me if this sounds correct on the slip collar setting .
Set collar @ .043 gap from intake minus half the gasket which was .062 =.031 depth =.012 . Spec is .010-.030 .
.043 gap
-.031 ( approx for gasket crush )
.012 depth
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Old 05-16-2012, 06:53 PM   #5
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Re: Oil leak at slip collar

What I do,, is set the distributor in and seat the collar against the intake with no gasket. Then with the gasket added you have around 0.010-0.020. Has worked for me in everything I've used them in.
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Old 05-16-2012, 07:40 PM   #6
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Re: Oil leak at slip collar

Thanks , again sorry instructions . I found that formula under Chevelle forums . Just wanting to be sure . Tearing up the cam gear would suck .
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Re: Oil leak at slip collar

AS always Marv is on top of it.. And a little dab will do ya on the RTV..
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Re: Oil leak at slip collar

That solved it .
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Old 06-18-2012, 09:57 AM   #9
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Re: Oil leak at slip collar

The slip collars are nice but I have had those leak at the collar and shaft.. RTV needed there as well LOL.
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