1 Pc Rear Main Seal Install Tool
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1 Pc Rear Main Seal Install Tool
Google has failed me oh so miserably as you would think this would be a quick and easy find. I need a RMS install tool for my freshly rebuilt small block. I don’t know why a brand new 1pc seal is leaking but I definitely confirmed it with UV oil dye. If I could get the Kent Moore tool number that’d be great because it’s supposed to help align the aluminum housing to the crankshaft but if there’s another proven installer you’re aware of let me know. Please! I have yet to truly enjoy this build and I’m sick of constantly working on it.
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Re: 1 Pc Rear Main Seal Install Tool
Google has failed me oh so miserably as you would think this would be a quick and easy find. I need a RMS install tool for my freshly rebuilt small block. I don’t know why a brand new 1pc seal is leaking but I definitely confirmed it with UV oil dye. If I could get the Kent Moore tool number that’d be great because it’s supposed to help align the aluminum housing to the crankshaft but if there’s another proven installer you’re aware of let me know. Please! I have yet to truly enjoy this build and I’m sick of constantly working on it.
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The Fel-Pro seal is a good seal but you need to make sure of 2 things 1). The seal ends up square in the bore 2). the lip of the seal does not get folded or pinched as you install it.
As GD stated get a pipe big enough to go on the metal ring and a dead blow hammer.
Also don't forget to lube the lip of the seal before you install it and that the crank does not have a burr or rough spot on the sealing surface.
As GD stated get a pipe big enough to go on the metal ring and a dead blow hammer.
Also don't forget to lube the lip of the seal before you install it and that the crank does not have a burr or rough spot on the sealing surface.
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My greater concern is lining up the seal housing. Since mine failed so early I don’t know where the fault lies, seal not square or housing not properly aligned. If this motor had a few thousand miles I wouldn’t be concerned but it’s only got a few hundred at best
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Not used one of these before, somehow only messed with 2 piece seals rebuilds LOL but plan to give it a try this winter https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-EngineQ...0/171233941660
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FWIW, the Fel-Pro seal is made from PTFE. This type of seal should be installed dry (they need to work on their .pdf formatting and spelling....)
https://fme-cat.com/livedocs/95(8-2).pdf
I believe that all OEM and aftermarket seals are now PTFE.
https://fme-cat.com/livedocs/95(8-2).pdf
I believe that all OEM and aftermarket seals are now PTFE.
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FWIW, the Fel-Pro seal is made from PTFE. This type of seal should be installed dry (they need to work on their .pdf formatting and spelling....)
https://fme-cat.com/livedocs/95(8-2).pdf
I believe that all OEM and aftermarket seals are now PTFE.
https://fme-cat.com/livedocs/95(8-2).pdf
I believe that all OEM and aftermarket seals are now PTFE.
I was able to track down a Viton seal for my most recent one-piece rear main seal build.
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