I'm trying to put a poly motor (301?) together and I guess I am dumb. My question is: The rear seal is a big felt washer, how do I fit this over the crank? do I cut it or what? any help would be appreciated, Thanks
I'm unsure at the moment (at work). But you can sure ask these guys - they'll know. Here's the Polyspherical Engine Association page: http://www.geocities.com/polyman64 Hit up the guys at the Yahoo Group: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/ And also the Poly Forum: http://www.diamondbackengines.com/forums/index.php/board,6.0.html That should get you covered. Check out Business Directory over at the Association page - there's more parts sources there than anywhere online. Also, you might want to call and chat up the folks here: http://www.hothemiheads.com/ They're real nice guys, and can shed light on all sorts of Poly weirdness (even though they specialize in Hemis). ~Jason
Ya got me worried...the big felt washer is NOT for the rear...Call if you need some help. 541.617.0613
Posting between phone calls and emails here. I agree - without a pic it's hard to see what you have, there. I'd call this man. And check out Panic's (he's on the HAMB) Poly manuals here: http://victorylibrary.com/POLY.htm ~Jason
Panic's poly/hemi manuals are a joke, all he did was compile a bunch of chart info from Motor-Chilton manuals, he writes about what "may" work, but has never actually bolted the parts together or machined them- some of it borders on the ludicrous and the books are not even worth the $10 purchase price.
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