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07-10-2021, 01:49 PM | #1 |
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FRONT model A ‘modern’ seal use.
Anyone use this seal successfully ?
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07-10-2021, 01:55 PM | #2 |
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I use the rope seal successfully.
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07-10-2021, 02:23 PM | #3 |
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07-10-2021, 03:24 PM | #4 |
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Re: FRONT model A ‘modern’ seal use.
The modern shaft seal ("Simmering") can only be fitted if the entire front housing and the oil pan has been removed.
I also used the ropes mentioned by Patrick. When installed correctly, they provide a very good seal. There is only a slight oil mist on my car, always less than 1 drop. (The oiling out is much worse at the back of the crankshaft!)
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07-10-2021, 03:28 PM | #5 |
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Re: FRONT model A ‘modern’ seal use.
I have not used one myself even though I bought one to use on my engine rebuild but ended up keeping the rope. But I have heard (for what it is worth) that guys have had leaks with rope seals and modern seals with and without sealant. I think it all depends on installation and care not to damage the neoprene for sure. Some timing covers and oil pans have more sharp areas than others IMO.
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Re: FRONT model A ‘modern’ seal use.
John,
please tell me what is "black RTV"?
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07-10-2021, 05:16 PM | #8 |
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Permatex Ultra Black
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I know, I answered because over the years I've read mixed results about this seal. |
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07-11-2021, 08:28 AM | #12 |
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Re: FRONT model A ‘modern’ seal use.
I have used in at least 10 engines with great success. Now I have one that leaks, I am pulling the oil pan and replacing the seal later this month. I think the pan is the culprit in this leak. That seal that failed immediately and I am not looking forward to all the work to change it, as it requires lifting the engine after pulling the radiator etc. to remove the pulley. I am replacing it with another modern seal.
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07-11-2021, 11:24 AM | #13 |
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May want to look into the Stipes Specialty Motor Cams modern seal if using one. The original asbestos soaked ropes were reliable but no longer available. A smooth unpainted pulley shaft is essential.
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07-11-2021, 09:15 PM | #14 |
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It is imperative that the surface of the pulley that the seal rides on is absolutely smooth.
This is especially true when using a new pulley. The fine machining marks on the pulley will ware out the lip of the seal and cause it to fail prematurely. I polish this surface when I assemble an engine. Chris W. |
07-11-2021, 10:54 PM | #15 |
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I helped a friend put one in. He was told to not us rtv when installing it and it imediately leaked. We removed the seal and filled top and bottom with channel with rtv, pushed seal into place and it quit leaking. We used paper pan gaskets with a smear of rtv on the pan side only and torqued the bolts evenly, just tight. So far so good.
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07-12-2021, 09:21 AM | #16 | |
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07-12-2021, 09:39 AM | #17 |
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Hi Rick,
Look into the Stipe modern front seal. It uses an aluminum housing to hold the shape. |
07-12-2021, 09:25 PM | #18 |
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I’ve used over 300 of them on our engines. Had a couple leak, all the rest have not. Must use a new or very smooth pulley and be sure it Is centered and held in place with Ultra black.
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07-12-2021, 10:52 PM | #19 |
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Any preference or results for a 1 piece vs. a 2 piece pulley ? Are the threaded type 2 piece pulleys acceptable as well?
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07-13-2021, 03:53 AM | #20 |
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I would only go with 1 piece pulleys - it seems the 2 piece pulleys coming apart is a real problem.
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