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07-27-2003, 09:54 PM
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1 pc rear main seals?
Can you guys tell me if 350 cid engines (1972 year) can be modified to use the 1 pc rear main seal? If so . . . .
Is it expensive? (Roughly how much $ ?) What parts if any need changed modified? Is it worh it? Thanks! Darren
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07-28-2003, 11:30 PM
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29 people looking and no help?
Someone must be able to help? Please? Darren
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07-28-2003, 11:44 PM
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I don't think it can be modified to be one piece. I don't think it would be doable, since the engine blocks are cast completely different. I could be wrong though. Anyone else?
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07-28-2003, 11:50 PM
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sorry but no can do-you CAN convert the new stlye blocks to the old 2-piece stayle cranks but not vice-versa. You have seal leaking problems? I install my rear main seals (2 piece) offset from the cap parting line about 1/2 an inch so help cutdown on leakage & i put a TINY dab od black silicone on the seal mating surfaces-it works...
 
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07-29-2003, 12:01 AM
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Yah. I have a good used motor that will be going in my truck. The previous owner said it had a rear main seal leak.
Thanks for the advise on the offset gaskets with the black silicone sealer on the mating surfaces. Thats what I'll probably end up doing. Thanks again! darren
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07-29-2003, 01:08 AM
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& i almost forgot-a bit of black silcone inside the rear cap helps too & felpro has 3 seals for the older sb chevy-the factory one, one that moves the lip inboard (incase the crank is worn at that spot) & one that has both sealing lips. One of these may help you as well... good luck
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