I have a customer with a 1960 Desoto Adventurer, and what I know about Mopars you could put in a thimble, I need to know if I can use a new style split rear main seal instead of the rope seal, and I need to know if parts are available and from who, O yeah it has either a 361 or 383 engine, one owner car and has been garaged since new, it needs trinkets. thanks for all your help
All of the 361, 383, 400, 413, 426, and 440's use the same rear seal. I always use the split seal with no problems but I do take extra care when installing it. I have heard great things about the billet rear seal retainer from Mancini Racing but I have not used it myself. http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/rearmainbear.html Stan
if its an original engine car its a 361 the 383 b block didnt come out till late 66 early 67 there was a 383 rb (raised block) but im pretty sure it was only availible in 58 but yeah the new seal should work fine as frogs hair
I just got some parts (pulleys & brackets) for my 383 from 440source.com. The quality on these parts looks good. They are located real close to you so delivery would be quick, but I'll bet seals are available at your local NAPA.