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timmy4
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where can I get the non rope seals that work well thanks
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oldcarmark
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lyonroad (11/2/2013)
I didn't use the side seals. I used a pressurized can of silicone to fill the sides of the retainer after it was installed. I put a small amount of copper RTV where the retainer meets the block. I pressurized it in until I saw it come out the corners at the bottom (small bezels where machined into the retainer) and sides of the retainer and didn't wipe off the excess. I trimmed the excess off when dry.
The fellow that did the work on my engine says he doesn't use the side seals any more either. He uses "the right stuff" which comes in a calking type cartridge and can be injected under pressure. Of course he told me this after I had already installed the side seals as per Ted's instructions. I actually went through two sets of side seals. I found that the nails became caught up on the lower 1/4 inch of the seal and compressed them below the surface of the seal retainer. When I removed them I could see where the nail had damaged the seal. It took me a few attempts to get the nails in without compressing the seals. Here's hoping!
Hey Mark! Where can you purchase "the right stuff"?What seals did he use in your motor-rope type or the neoprene type?
 
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timmy4
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You can get the right stuff from a auto parts store like napa or auto zone
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oldcarmark
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Do rear main seals usually leak from the bottom half of the seal or top?Or is it 50/50?
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lyonroad
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Hey Mark! Where can you purchase "the right stuff"?What seals did he use in your motor-rope type or the neoprene type?
Mark, I've seen it at a lot of the parts stores. It is usually in the Permatex section, and its not cheap. Sometimes it comes in a kit of two cartridges and a small calking gun. I found a single tube and use a regular calking gun. I used neoprene type seals and followed Ted's procedure as best as I could.
Mark
1956 Mercury M100
1955 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan
Delta, British Columbia
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oldcarmark
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Thanks! Have you tried your Motor with this "fix"?
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oldcarmark
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lyonroad (11/4/2013)
Hey Mark! Where can you purchase "the right stuff"?What seals did he use in your motor-rope type or the neoprene type?
Mark, I've seen it at a lot of the parts stores. It is usually in the Permatex section, and its not cheap. Sometimes it comes in a kit of two cartridges and a small calking gun. I found a single tube and use a regular calking gun. I used neoprene type seals and followed Ted's procedure as best as I could. Did You find that filling the Sides instead of using Side Seals was successful? No Leaks even now Years later?
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PF Arcand
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Oldcarmark: Are you aware you're replying to a 5 yr old posting? In any case, lyonroad (aka Mark also) has withdrawn from this site some time ago. He's somewhat known to me personally, but I won't comment on his withdrawal from this site..
Paul
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PF Arcand (11/15/2018)
Oldcarmark: Are you aware you're replying to a 5 yr old posting? In any case, lyonroad (aka Mark also) has withdrawn from this site some time ago. He's somewhat known to me personally, but I won't comment on his withdrawal from this site.. Yes I am aware its an old Post. I was reviewing every Post related to rear main Leaks. There's about 25+ over the Years. They start on Page 100 of the old Topics. I was not aware He is not on anymore. Just trying to get a Consensus of alternative fix's for Leak.
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