Oil leak help!

[Planger]

I have a 99 7.3 that has developed a gushing leak near the rear of the motor. I went into the store yesterday and there was a 6in round puddle under the truck coming from the inspection cover. The valley looks dry, I took the inspection cover off and the flywheel and flexplate are dry!? I heard there is a sensor near the back of the motor passengers side that leaks and it will look just like a rear main seal?! I don't think rear main cause of the dryness of the flexplate/converter. The starter is covered. I saw some dry oil on the down pipe. Please help, I don't have cash to take it to someone, my wife is 6mo pregnant. We have a camping trip scheduled for 2 weeks from now! need help!

[NoRalPh]

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[Planger]

Well, I washed the motor, tightened my HPX and retorqued the oil pan, it was about 4lbs low. we will see what happens. I'm going to take it for a drive tonight.