The Ford Barn

russcc · 01-05-2020, 10:46 AM

Using the modern version of the oil soaked rope seal for the front timing cover. All the reference books say the ends of the seal should protrude evenly. I have about .140. Is "even" all I need to know to go ? Thank you Fordbarners. See photo.

ct1932ford · 01-05-2020, 10:57 AM

Looks good to me!

ford38v8 · 01-05-2020, 12:41 PM

It does seem like there would be an undesirable offsetting shear action, but with that said, the required crush to the pan rope is accomplished, so be happy!

russcc · 01-05-2020, 01:56 PM

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I am happy that you blessed the deal. Thank you.

01-05-2020, 10:46 AM	#1
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Front timing cover rope seal on 59L Using the modern version of the oil soaked rope seal for the front timing cover. All the reference books say the ends of the seal should protrude evenly. I have about .140. Is "even" all I need to know to go ? Thank you Fordbarners. See photo. Last edited by russcc; 04-03-2020 at 08:48 AM.

01-05-2020, 10:57 AM	#2
ct1932ford Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: CT. Posts: 596	Re: Front timing cover rope seal on 59L Looks good to me! __________________ A man should do what he thinks best! "The Duke"

01-05-2020, 12:41 PM	#3
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,644	Re: Front timing cover rope seal on 59L It does seem like there would be an undesirable offsetting shear action, but with that said, the required crush to the pan rope is accomplished, so be happy! __________________ Alan

01-05-2020, 01:56 PM	#4
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: Front timing cover rope seal on 59L Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I am happy that you blessed the deal. Thank you.