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Originally Posted by fredeuce
I am at the stage where I am preparing to install the sump.
I know the seals front and back need to be trimmed . However the sump gasket appears to abut the crankshaft .
Does this mean that the gasket in effect sits between the two halves of the front and rear seals?
I haven't sat the sump on to compress the seals yet.
Before I do that I would like to know the correct procedure.
Attached are some pictures to show where I'm at.
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To answer the question you asked here's what I do which works perfectly. First I DO NOT shorten the rope seals provided in the gasket set. Next I DO NOT place the cork pan gasket between the rope seals.
First what I do is carefully trim each end of the pan gasket so it fits around the outer edges of the rope seal.
Next to improve sealing I place a small amount of gray or black silicone sealer around the outer surfaces of the crankshaft seal I do this on both the block surface and timing cover and also the oil pan surface area. I go about 1/2 inch out from the sealing area in each location. The sealer holds the gasket in place nicely as you tighten the pan down
I have found this method works perfectly on every engine I build. Those builds number in the 100"s
Ronnieroadster