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10-04-2021, 10:32 AM
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292 block advice
Yesterday, I discovered that the flange on the outer edge of the grove that the rear main seal sits in has been cracked off for about 1 cm. SO the seal will still sit in there, but on one side the the flange that holds the seal from the outside has been chipped off. Is this fixable?
Background: I have a 1963 shortbed stepside truck. I got a 292 off a guy that said it was in good condition, but it wasn't. I am already frustrated by not being able to drive my truck for a couple of years because of a worn out 230. I pulled the 292 apart to check on things and while it wasn't at all in the condition the guy said, I figured I could just take it to the machine shop and rebuild it, but now this. Thanks |
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10-04-2021, 03:31 PM
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Re: 292 block advice
Post some pics of the damage.
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10-27-2021, 07:18 PM
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Re: 292 block advice
Here is the spot I am talking about. Sorry it took so long to post the picture. I have been busy at work and I had to pull the pan and crank to even be able to see it with the engine on the stand.
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10-28-2021, 08:42 AM
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Re: 292 block advice
That’s sure an ugly chunk that’s missing.
If that’s the seal in the groove I see then it’s installed backwards. The lip goes towards the front. I would think a smear of sealer would be all you need on the oil seal. I’d try that before scrapping the entire block. Last edited by geezer#99; 10-28-2021 at 09:09 AM. |
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