Rear main seal

[dmgibbs]

I am building a 1977 350 motor and cannot figure out witch way the 2 piece oil seal should go. I was told that if it is in backwards it will leak.
Does anyone have anyone have a photo of which side faces the crankshaft?

[79Betty]

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=226648

No photo but good info. I personally didn't use silicone (and never will if i can) but try that out.

[Rnd]

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I lifted this pic off of the net....

First rule of turning wrenches.....Pay attention to how it came apart..

Hope this helps..The lip faces in.

And be sure to use the "shoe horn" provided with the seal when installing the half that goes in the block.

[LONGHAIR]

Originally Posted by Rnd

First rule of turning wrenches.....Pay attention to how it came apart.

"Theoretically" that is good advice, but in actual practice, it only helps if it was done right the last time. Otherwise you are just repeating someone else's mistake.
There is no substitute for proper research.

[dmgibbs]

That is exactly what I needed, Thanks for the reply.

[Rnd]

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Originally Posted by dmgibbs

That is exactly what I needed, Thanks for the reply.

If you were referring to my pic you're welcome.....We all start somewhere and don't always have someone to ask.

I've mentored many up and comers in the "wrenching" bizz. Always helped 'em. But not without some form of advice to go along with the fix.

Wasn't trying to be a smart arzz.

"There's no substitute for good research".... Longhorn

I prefer "There's no substitute for skill and ability"

Randy

[Cherub]

i prefer "there's no substitute for beer and luck"