Rear seal leaking slightly

Posted By timmy4 12 Years Ago

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Rear seal leaking slightly

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timmy4	Posted 12 Years Ago
Supercharged Group: Forum Members Last Active: 10 Years Ago Posts: 280, Visits: 523	I got my car on the road under historical plates and a friend drives me around to car shows. When I rebuilt the engine I put a Teflon seal in the engine not a rope seal and recently it started leaking has a 6 inch spot under it. The crank shaft where the seal rides was clean and smooth.
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Rear seal leaking slightly By timmy4 ( 12 Years Ago )

You mean neoprene seal? SHouldn't leak that much, after years they do... By Talkwrench ( 12 Years Ago )

292 or a 312? 312’s seem to be problematic in getting the... By Ted ( 12 Years Ago )

I had replaced my original rope seal with a Best 2 piece neoprene seal... By Jeff ( 12 Years Ago )

Im glad Im not the only one its happened too Jeff. I have my doubts if... By Talkwrench ( 12 Years Ago )

I wish I had the answer to this problem as I thought I had the answer... By Cactus ( 12 Years Ago )

Jan, 347's have rear main seals too. If they are not installed... By gekko13 ( 12 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Cactus (9/26/2013)[/b][hr]I wish I had the answer to this... By Ted ( 12 Years Ago )

If you don't have a PCV system you might consider rigging one up. They... By Dobie Gillis ( 12 Years Ago )

I have a PCV installed and even tried it with a set of valve covers... By Cactus ( 12 Years Ago )

I don't think my PCV was working right initially and maybe I built up... By Cactus ( 12 Years Ago )

I just don't know that there ever is going to be a "good" rope seal... By GREENBIRD56 ( 12 Years Ago )

[quote][b]GREENBIRD56 (9/26/2013)[/b][hr]When engineers use this... By The Master Cylinder ( 12 Years Ago )

[quote][b]The Master Cylinder (9/26/2013)[/b][hr][quote][b]GREENBIRD56... By carl ( 12 Years Ago )

When I rebuilt my 292 3 years ago I used the "Best" Neoprene seals and... By oldcarmark ( 12 Years Ago )

I have many that dont leak a drop, the ones that did I found was... By Y block Billy ( 12 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Y block Billy (9/26/2013)[/b][hr]I have many that dont leak... By oldcarmark ( 12 Years Ago )

Is there any difference with the Y and Windsor or Cleveland rear mains... By ian57tbird ( 12 Years Ago )

[quote][b]ian57tbird (9/26/2013)[/b][hr]Is there any difference with... By oldcarmark ( 12 Years Ago )

I finally got the rope seal installed. The graphite seal is... By Jeff ( 12 Years Ago )

Another thing that may be happening with the rubber seals is people... By charliemccraney ( 12 Years Ago )

AH YES, it is always "Blame it on the rear main". There are other... By 312T85Bird ( 12 Years Ago )

Since my engine is in my car could the seal be replaced without... By timmy4 ( 12 Years Ago )

Yes there are very good tool kits available for just that. hardest... By 312T85Bird ( 12 Years Ago )

Here we go again putting the Blame on the rear main seal. The History... By 312T85Bird ( 12 Years Ago )

Where can I get the special tools and are they just called rear main... By timmy4 ( 12 Years Ago )

[quote][b]timmy4 (11/1/2013)[/b][hr]Where can I get the special tools... By The Master Cylinder ( 12 Years Ago )

[quote] I didn't use the side seals. I used a pressurized can of... By lyonroad ( 12 Years Ago )

[quote][b]lyonroad (11/2/2013)[/b][hr][quote] I didn't use the side... By oldcarmark ( 12 Years Ago )

You can get the right stuff from a auto parts store like napa or auto... By timmy4 ( 12 Years Ago )

Do rear main seals usually leak from the bottom half of the seal or... By oldcarmark ( 12 Years Ago )

[quote] Hey Mark! Where can you purchase "the right stuff"?What... By lyonroad ( 12 Years Ago )

Thanks! Have you tried your Motor with this "fix"? By oldcarmark ( 12 Years Ago )

[quote][b]lyonroad (11/4/2013)[/b][hr] [quote] Hey Mark! Where... By oldcarmark ( 7 Years Ago )

Call 1-800-234-0221 (U.S.A.) Apex Tool Group,LLC Ask for part #... By 312T85Bird ( 12 Years Ago )

Sorry Timmy, I meant to add the link... By The Master Cylinder ( 12 Years Ago )

where can I get the non rope seals that work well thanks By timmy4 ( 12 Years Ago )

Oldcarmark: Are you aware you're replying to a 5 yr old posting? In... By PF Arcand ( 7 Years Ago )

Permatex ® The Right Stuff ® Gasket Maker -... By KULTULZ ( 7 Years Ago )

[quote][b]PF Arcand (11/15/2018)[/b][hr] Oldcarmark: Are you... By oldcarmark ( 7 Years Ago )

back in the 70s all i ever used were rope seals 289s 390 never had a... By darrell ( 7 Years Ago )

NOS rope seals were likely then made with asbestos. While it has been... By Tedster ( 7 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Tedster (11/15/2018)[/b][hr] NOS rope seals were likely... By 2721955meteor ( 7 Years Ago )

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