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02-06-2019, 10:39 PM | #1 |
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Rear main seal on 272 engine
I am changing the rear main seal on my 1955 sedan with a 272 engine while it is still in the car.
I am using a black neoprene Fel-Pro 2 pc seal and the side seal will have nails. I have read differing opinions on the use of RTV on the " BACK " of the two pc seal.....One article said no RTV on the back of the seal , just RTV where the two seal half`s meet and on the retainer where it comes in contact with the block and a little RTV in the side holes before pushing in the side seals and nails. IS RTV NEEDED ON THE BACK SIDE ON THE TWO PC MAIN SEAL ? Thanks' |
02-07-2019, 01:29 AM | #2 |
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Re: Rear main seal on 272 engine
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02-07-2019, 01:07 PM | #3 |
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Re: Rear main seal on 272 engine
having done a number of Y block rear main seals successfully, I have NEVER put RTV or any other sealant on the back side of the neoprene, two piece seal. No leaks.
Others may differ...
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02-07-2019, 02:59 PM | #4 |
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Re: Rear main seal on 272 engine
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