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Old 12-06-15, 14:39
Phil Waterman Phil Waterman is offline
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Default 261-235 Oil Leaks

Hi All

If you find a good running 235 or 261 that leaks oil at the crank seals, do not despair or assume that rebuild is only fix. I have had good luck with speedi-sleeves at both ends that and new seals will help a lot. The other thing to watch concerning the general health of these engines as to is a rebuild needed, oil pressure 20PSI at 2000RPM. Both of my 235 & 261 are running well above 35 PSI.

Keep up the search they are good engines.

Chris if it is not going in a Pat 11 or 12 it should be an easy fit. One question right or left side clutch?

Cheers Phil
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