So I have my engine and trans out of the Edsel to put a new oil pump, seals, freeze plugs, water pump and transmission seals. My question is regarding a rear main seal. I have never replaced a rear main and I was wondering if there were any tricks to putting in a new seal. Any hep would be greatly appreciated. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Mine was a 59 361. Clean everything really well with solvent. I put some" right stuff" sealent in the seal groove before installing seals. I raised the crank to do this.. offset the seal ends about 3/8- 1/2 inch with the cap base. Use the rubber side seals with the nails. I put a small amount of ' right stuff' in the outside corners before installing the cap. I also put some sealent in the side seal groove,on the cap, on the nail side. I believe a i also put a skim on the block where the side seals will seat. I also sanded a small amount of the side seals, so I wouldnt distort them while driving them in. Then drive the nails in. I might have put a skim of oil on the nails before driving them in. Hope this helps.
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