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Richard Lorenz · 07-15-2020, 09:51 AM

Does anyone have experience with the "new" neoprene seal that goes at the front of the crankshaft. It replaces the rope-type seal.

It is described on page A-131 of Snyder's Catalog.

pinball73 · 07-15-2020, 11:00 AM

well i put one in when i rebuilt my 29 engine & i am very pleased with it! when i did it i also replied the front pulley, where the seal makes contact, as mine was worn. have not had a problem with it! no leaks, no drips, no runs

Smog Tech · 07-15-2020, 11:26 AM

They seem to work great I have been putting them on using a front pulley hub (pulley machined off) to hold the seal in alignment while I install the pan and front cover. Saw one that still leaked, think the block was line-bored off-center

john in illinois · 07-16-2020, 04:41 PM

Mine has always worked well. 12 years,26K miles. Still original from Skokie antique engines.

John

Synchro909 · 07-16-2020, 05:55 PM

40,000 hard miles on mine and no sign of even a weep. I can't see myself ever using a rope seal (never have).

M2M · 07-16-2020, 11:42 PM

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There seems to be two types:

https://snydersantiqueauto.com/Produ...earchByKeyword

$21.95. A modern neoprene seal that replaces the old 2 piece style rope seal in the front of the motor. The bottom rests in the oil pan, and the top in the timing gear cover. No machining required.

https://www.brattons.com/front-crank...dern-seal.html

$12.50. This is a one piece nitrile (which is better than neoprene) seal, which replaces the two white rope seals (9770). Fits 28-34 and 32 to 53 V-8s.

midgetracer · 07-17-2020, 04:25 PM

definitely a good upgrade.

Ruth · 07-18-2020, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by M2M

There seems to be two types:

https://snydersantiqueauto.com/Produ...earchByKeyword

$21.95. A modern neoprene seal that replaces the old 2 piece style rope seal in the front of the motor. The bottom rests in the oil pan, and the top in the timing gear cover. No machining required.

https://www.brattons.com/front-crank...dern-seal.html

$12.50. This is a one piece nitrile (which is better than neoprene) seal, which replaces the two white rope seals (9770). Fits 28-34 and 32 to 53 V-8s.

There is a third type seal from Bill Stipe that has an aluminum retainer and press in seal.

Patrick L. · 07-18-2020, 08:36 AM

Hmmm, interesting. I've not had an issue with the rope seals.

Russ/40 · 07-18-2020, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Patrick L.

Hmmm, interesting. I've not had an issue with the rope seals.

Ditto! I've never had a front leaking rope seal on any V8, or my "A". Consequently, I have never felt the need to change.

katy · 07-18-2020, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Patrick L.

Hmmm, interesting. I've not had an issue with the rope seals.

Ditto

07-15-2020, 09:51 AM	#1
Richard Lorenz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 447	Neoprene Seal for front of crankshaft Does anyone have experience with the "new" neoprene seal that goes at the front of the crankshaft. It replaces the rope-type seal. It is described on page A-131 of Snyder's Catalog.

07-15-2020, 11:00 AM	#2
pinball73 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: North mo. Posts: 106	Re: Neoprene Seal for front of crankshaft well i put one in when i rebuilt my 29 engine & i am very pleased with it! when i did it i also replied the front pulley, where the seal makes contact, as mine was worn. have not had a problem with it! no leaks, no drips, no runs

07-15-2020, 11:26 AM	#3
Smog Tech Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 145	Re: Neoprene Seal for front of crankshaft They seem to work great I have been putting them on using a front pulley hub (pulley machined off) to hold the seal in alignment while I install the pan and front cover. Saw one that still leaked, think the block was line-bored off-center

07-16-2020, 04:41 PM	#4
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,220	Re: Neoprene Seal for front of crankshaft Mine has always worked well. 12 years,26K miles. Still original from Skokie antique engines. John __________________ Welcome each day

07-16-2020, 05:55 PM	#5
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 8,040	Re: Neoprene Seal for front of crankshaft 40,000 hard miles on mine and no sign of even a weep. I can't see myself ever using a rope seal (never have). __________________ I sometimes wonder what happened to the people who asked me for directions. Even at my age, I still like to look at a young, attractive woman but I can't really remember why.

07-16-2020, 11:42 PM	#6
M2M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Australia/USA/EU/Soviet Russia Posts: 1,105	Re: Neoprene Seal for front of crankshaft Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) There seems to be two types: https://snydersantiqueauto.com/Produ...earchByKeyword $21.95. A modern neoprene seal that replaces the old 2 piece style rope seal in the front of the motor. The bottom rests in the oil pan, and the top in the timing gear cover. No machining required. https://www.brattons.com/front-crank...dern-seal.html $12.50. This is a one piece nitrile (which is better than neoprene) seal, which replaces the two white rope seals (9770). Fits 28-34 and 32 to 53 V-8s. __________________

07-17-2020, 04:25 PM	#7
midgetracer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bismarck ND Posts: 1,242	Re: Neoprene Seal for front of crankshaft definitely a good upgrade.

07-18-2020, 08:36 AM	#9
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Neoprene Seal for front of crankshaft Hmmm, interesting. I've not had an issue with the rope seals.