rear main

BKD

BKD

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i just got my cluch and all out. im going to do the rear main seal but ive been reading about it...and not sure how to go about doing it

so the ? best way to get it out, some say a screw and vise grips idk

and to install ,dry or a little oil..

any other things to to keep in mind while im puting the cluth and every thing back together......thanks
 
cobra20sc

cobra20sc

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#2
yes, that's how i did it couple years back, carefully drill a small hole, put a screw in it, and pry it out. I put it in dry. take care to make sure it goes in straight.
 
BKD

BKD

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and from what ive read it seems like a good idea to put a little oil on the inside where the crank moves,and dry on the outer part ..

im just not sure so im asking ..i might be doing this tomorow and want to do it right ...
 
EHA Racing

EHA Racing

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#5
#5
Never put a seal in dry. Use oil or assembly lube where the seal meets the crank. I always wipe a VERY THIN layer of Ultra Black on outer edge of the seal. Most of it will come off when you put it in but it will help seal any imperfections there may be and will not hurt a thing.
I pop them out with a hooked pick and screwdriver.
 
BKD

BKD

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EHA Racing said:
Never put a seal in dry. Use oil or assembly lube where the seal meets the crank. I always wipe a VERY THIN layer of Ultra Black on outer edge of the seal. Most of it will come off when you put it in but it will help seal any imperfections there may be and will not hurt a thing.
I pop them out with a hooked pick and screwdriver.
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i was kinda waiting for you to post on this one ,we all know you know alot of shit about the foxs...:awesomework:

outer edge of the seal meaning the block or lube both sides?
 
vorstang

vorstang

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EHA Racing said:
Never put a seal in dry. Use oil or assembly lube where the seal meets the crank. I always wipe a VERY THIN layer of Ultra Black on outer edge of the seal. Most of it will come off when you put it in but it will help seal any imperfections there may be and will not hurt a thing.
I pop them out with a hooked pick and screwdriver.
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that's the way i do it ^^^
 
stanginthe11s

stanginthe11s

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#14
some seals come with an install sleeve, if not you can make one. its just a thin plastic sleeve that you slide the seal over and one end sits over the crank so it slides on nice. this can make things alot easier as it spreads the lip open so theres no worries about folding the lip or cutting it which I have seen people do. another little trick that I do and EHA you might like this as well is instead of ultra black I use trim adheasive from 3M, it works perfect for seals and gaskets because it doesnt have the slickness of silicone so it will hold and seal and theres no worries of push out. And of course always lube the lip on the seal and the spring side goes in not out lol
 
sbeachstang

sbeachstang

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stanginthe11s said:
another little trick that I do and EHA you might like this as well is instead of ultra black I use trim adheasive from 3M, it works perfect for seals and gaskets because it doesnt have the slickness of silicone so it will hold and seal and theres no worries of push out.
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That stuff works great, I used it on the soft plugs on my 351W block, after hearing of some guys popping them from block flex on higher HP motors.
 
BKD

BKD

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well i got it in today,used the utra black and oil, the screw thing did not work for me but a small screw driver got it out ,i used the old seal to put the new one in, it went pretty smooth .....got the flex plate,fly wheel,clutch and pressure plate in ...still waiting on a starter and clutch fork...thanks again i will have more ? heres a few pics..





 
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