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Old 05-23-2012, 08:03 PM   #12
46 ford
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Default Re: rear main seal 46 ford flathead v8

Ok Bruce, I used a hardwood dowel as a punch- I gave it a few taps and the zinc retainer came out easy as pie! The backside of the retainer against the flywheel was covered in oil. I am assuming that this indicates a seal failure at the mating surface of the block and the zinc retainer. I will clean this surface somehow and reseal on reassembly. Do you have any suggestions for the sealant needed?

Thanks again,
Laurus
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