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#288480 09/05/13 07:02 PM
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About to change out rear main seal.1st ?Should I replace with same type or can I use a rubber seal to replace the rope.2nd is should I soak the rubber in oil overnight before I install

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I recommend you use the rope seal. If installed properly it does a great job.


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The rubber seal is for 1955 and up engines only. The seal grove is too deep on the earlier engines.


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Right, rubber is not recommended...soaking overnight does nothing...When used (not recommend) nothing but a quick swipe would do the trick, anyway...In fact, I'd use a bit of grease on the rubber...On the '55 and newer, that is..

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