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Phil Gillespie · 08-16-2018, 12:20 AM

Short senario reassembly stalled for want of a rear seal , not supplied in Best Gasket O/haul kit. Had a seal but too small dia is 8mm. Rope seal needs to be 9.5mm.
My question: is the rear rope seal 91A-6347 of this dimension?
As the seal as fitted was this small dia of 8mm and was only touching in a couple of places, hence the rear oil leak.
Van Pelt has these rear seal kits so maybe best to get from him provided it is 9.5mm section.
Appreciate advice.
Phil NZ

GEOFFNZ · 08-16-2018, 12:39 AM

Hi Phil.Have just got my 81A engine running in the '38 and used a graphite seal and doesn't leak at all over quite a few miles.It is a square section rope of 9mm and impregnated with graphite.Comes with a cut off knife and guage.Best one yet for me.Cheers.

Brian · 08-16-2018, 12:46 AM

Phil, pm sent, please reply ASAP- I have exactly what you need. Need your address.

Phil Gillespie · 08-16-2018, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by GEOFFNZ

Hi Phil.Have just got my 81A engine running in the '38 and used a graphite seal and doesn't leak at all over quite a few miles.It is a square section rope of 9mm and impregnated with graphite.Comes with a cut off knife and guage.Best one yet for me.Cheers.

Yes Geoff looks like this is the seal i need to get
Phil NZ

Phil Gillespie · 08-16-2018, 01:17 AM

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Have relooked at the O/haul kit I ordered and my error as this kit I ordered did not include 91A-6347K the rear seal. My mistake and not error in suppliers kit.
Pays to check before pushing that BUY NOW!!
Phil NZ

08-16-2018, 12:20 AM	#1
Phil Gillespie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Christchurch New Zealand Posts: 1,610	!939 Flathead 221 Rear Seal Short senario reassembly stalled for want of a rear seal , not supplied in Best Gasket O/haul kit. Had a seal but too small dia is 8mm. Rope seal needs to be 9.5mm. My question: is the rear rope seal 91A-6347 of this dimension? As the seal as fitted was this small dia of 8mm and was only touching in a couple of places, hence the rear oil leak. Van Pelt has these rear seal kits so maybe best to get from him provided it is 9.5mm section. Appreciate advice. Phil NZ

08-16-2018, 12:39 AM	#2
GEOFFNZ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oxford New Zealand Posts: 177	Re: !939 Flathead 221 Rear Seal Hi Phil.Have just got my 81A engine running in the '38 and used a graphite seal and doesn't leak at all over quite a few miles.It is a square section rope of 9mm and impregnated with graphite.Comes with a cut off knife and guage.Best one yet for me.Cheers.

08-16-2018, 12:46 AM	#3
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,828	Re: !939 Flathead 221 Rear Seal Phil, pm sent, please reply ASAP- I have exactly what you need. Need your address. __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

08-16-2018, 01:17 AM	#5
Phil Gillespie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Christchurch New Zealand Posts: 1,610	Re: !939 Flathead 221 Rear Seal Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Have relooked at the O/haul kit I ordered and my error as this kit I ordered did not include 91A-6347K the rear seal. My mistake and not error in suppliers kit. Pays to check before pushing that BUY NOW!! Phil NZ