Transfer case leak need advice

[SoCal74]

I have this slow leak coming from the transfer case on the photos below. The parking brake drum is dry. Trying to find the source, I cleaned the area last night with brake cleaner. Waiting to see where it’s coming from. It collects at that bolt in the photos. Anyone experience a leak in that exact spot? What’s the culprit? Thanks everyone

 

[samatulich]

Easy fix.
While you're at it, get the double seal housing from valley hybrids, service the parking brake and the speedo cable seals. I just went through mine, so far so good.
I believe there's a gasket there and/or rtv that'll seal those two adjoining faces.

 

[Mark Jennings]

Have you tried just to’snug’ up the fastener? I’d hate to disassemble for a minor leak.
Like they say with these old girls…if they ain’t leakin’ there ain’t no oil in them….

 

[peesalot]

X2 on Marks suggestion, snug em up and the cone cover as well, give the 3 accesible tcase bolts a check too. It may be coming off the idler O ring as well at the back of case.

 

[SoCal74]

Have you tried just to’snug’ up the fastener? I’d hate to disassemble for a minor leak.
Like they say with these old girls…if they ain’t leakin’ there ain’t no oil in them….

I actually snugged them up a bit and most of the bolts there went another 1/8 of a turn. I then cleaned the area with brake cleaner. Going to monitor and see if it helps. You are absolutely right about these old gals leaking.

 

[Chamba]

40s do NOT leak: they mark their territory.