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I have an oil leak which seems to be coming from the bottom of the distributor. Is there supposed to be a sealing gasket of some kind?
Just got the car (‘51 Styleline) with a 216.5 cu. in. engine about a month ago.
I see a distributor mounting gasket listed online. Could it be that simple?

THANK YOU!!!
I’ll get (gently) whomping on that can so I can clean it out.
I’m resurrecting a car which has been sitting for decades.
Lord knows what’s up there.

Really, thanks gentlemen.

Oil being forced out past the distributor can be due to pressure building up in the oil pan. Check the oil pan ventilation for blockage.