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Re: big block Ford oil consumption
Posted to R.P.M. Forum on 6/13/2012

Nick:

There were some problems back in the 1969 Warranty Period relating to some knurling on the crankshaft just forward of the rear main seal. The knurling on the crankshaft is supposed to pitch oil away from the rear main.

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