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Old 07-18-2017, 07:46 PM
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working on 80 flt. replaced all the oil lines (all were original). about have most oil leaks stopped but now looks like both heads are leaking.......I don't see oil coming from above. I have the service manual, just wanted to ask for any advice or suggestions from those that have done this since this is my first time getting this deep on a shovel. thanks
 
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Old 07-20-2017, 07:10 AM
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If it's bad, I'd pull the heads and replace the rocker gaskets (take the time to flatten them on glass) and change out the rocker shaft orings. Those are common leak points.
 
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thanks mrlexus, will do
 
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