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Old 03-28-2019, 05:17 PM   #25
Tim Ayers
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Default Re: First Flathead Build

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Originally Posted by 19Fordy View Post
Do not dip your block in a solution that
will dissolve the front and rear main seal retainers.
I think they are made of zinc alloy,not steel. Also, be sure to number all your main bearing caps BEFORE you remove them. Same with rod caps.
Retainers should be removed before cleaning, no?
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