Hey, I believe my rig is leaking a bit of oil where the distributor goes into the block. It's just metal on metal. Is there no gasket for this part?
Thanks
Thanks
Is there a gasket for the distributor shaft?
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Should be an o-ring on the shaft. Are you sure that it's not coming from the tin pushrod gallery cover (commonly called the "side cover") behind the distributor?
Or the oil plug galley, My First Galley Plug Fix - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/my-first-galley-plug-fix.351460/
OP signature indicates 5/73 build. If he's got the original F engine, there's no plug, but the original copper tube.
1970 not sure how much yours differs...make sure it seats all the way down or your oil wont pump....
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If it’s not pumping oil it’ll cost you dearly… likely the engine.
If it’s not pumping oil it’ll cost you dearly… likely the engine.
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Pretty sure. I torqued it to spec and sealed it really well when I installed it. But it's probably worth some further investigation.
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It is the original.
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Mines got an aftermarket electronic ignition unit...
Post #9 after 4 months to get pertinent details.. 
Pics of your electronic doo-hickey....
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Its a generic one like this...
DELUXE HEI Distributor for Land Cruiser FJ40 FJ60 1F 2F
If you are looking for power, or just needing to freshen up your iginition system, then this distributor kit is for you. This is a BRAND NEW (not rebuilt) HEI Performance Distributor WITH high energy wires, hold down clamp, and 6 new spark plugs. This ditributor has a hot, clean burning, fast...
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So, @mrjordann , the link you posted above leads to the picture below.
If your distributor looks like this, then you likely have answered your own question.
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If your distributor looks like this, then you likely have answered your own question.
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How come? You saying it's just bound to leak because it's crummy aftermarket part?