oil around spark plug

[jdpalmer]

Small amount of oil around spark plug could this be rings or head gasket? around no 3 only

 

[lrf]

You need to tighten the spark plug a LITTLE bit more or better yet, get a new plug washer. Install the washer with the split side down. It's not rings or head gasket.

 

[Big hammer]

Spark plug washers do wear out!

 

[Jeff/Illinois]

jd, I had the same thing on a Flathead Ford V-8, thought 'What the ----???"

It was the spark plug gasket! Never had that happen before in 50 years of fooling with antique Fords