New Bronco Owner

[harperh]

Hi All! Just became a bronco owner over the weekend 1976 sport w 302 engine. Looking for some advice as I've spotted a light oil leak under middle area. Worked on older asia vehicles, but first time on a ford. Any advice is welcome!

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[DirtDonk]

Welcome! Both to Welcome! Both to classicbroncos.com, and bronco ownership!

I would first look up top and check that the valve covers are not coming loose, or just leaking.
Take a peek behind the intake manifold near the firewall and make sure it’s not leaking down from the top.
Then we can work our way around the engine from there.

 

[harperh]

Thank you! Will pop it open and start digging around.


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[Tiko433]

Welcome
We call that marking it’s territory

 

[spap]

Trans fluid or oil ? Looks like oil

 

[73azbronco]

We don't call that a leak, that's at best a seep, and most importantly, proof of fluid levels.

 

[Thumper63]

We also just call that normal… or part of the deal.

 

[fluffybunny]

Check your oil sending unit, too. After putting a freshly rebuilt engine in and chasing drips, I found my sending unit seeping at the tip where the connector plugs on.