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Hey all,
I'm rebuilding a 302 2V engine to put in my J code so I can drive it while I rebuild the J code engine (and do it right). Two reasons for this. One, I've never rebuilt an automotive engine before. Two, I will accumulate the tools I need so it won't take me 6 months to rebuild the J code engine.
I am now starting to reassemble the engine and I have a question about the installation of the rear main seal. The old seal was a two piece rope seal. The new seal is a two piece rubber seal. The new seal is beveled and I don't know if the high part of the bevel goes towards the inside or outside of the engine. The manuals I have indicate that it's important to put it in right, but the descriptions are confusing to a newbee like me. The pictures are not clear, either.
It's pretty clear I'm going to have to remove the pin in the cap. So, I'm good there.
And, do I need to "seat" the seal? I have one book telling me to use a large diameter socket and a mallet to make sure the seal is properly seated. The other one makes no mention of that.
Finally, do I need to apply any type of sealant between the seal and the block/cap?
Anything I might be missing?
Thanks a lot,
Greg
I'm rebuilding a 302 2V engine to put in my J code so I can drive it while I rebuild the J code engine (and do it right). Two reasons for this. One, I've never rebuilt an automotive engine before. Two, I will accumulate the tools I need so it won't take me 6 months to rebuild the J code engine.
I am now starting to reassemble the engine and I have a question about the installation of the rear main seal. The old seal was a two piece rope seal. The new seal is a two piece rubber seal. The new seal is beveled and I don't know if the high part of the bevel goes towards the inside or outside of the engine. The manuals I have indicate that it's important to put it in right, but the descriptions are confusing to a newbee like me. The pictures are not clear, either.
It's pretty clear I'm going to have to remove the pin in the cap. So, I'm good there.
And, do I need to "seat" the seal? I have one book telling me to use a large diameter socket and a mallet to make sure the seal is properly seated. The other one makes no mention of that.
Finally, do I need to apply any type of sealant between the seal and the block/cap?
Anything I might be missing?
Thanks a lot,
Greg