Without buying a seal installer for a one time use. What is the best way to install the front cover (timing) oil seal in the stock steel cover without damage to the seal and bending the cover up. This is for a SBC 350. Thanks
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Without buying a seal installer for a one time use. What is the best way to install the front cover (timing) oil seal in the stock steel cover without damage to the seal and bending the cover up. This is for a SBC 350. Thanks
just tap it in with a hammer. I've always installed front seals this way, no problems.
In lieu of fancy seal insertion tools, I have purchased bronze sleeve bearings (bushings) from McMaster Carr. For instance, if the seal measures 2 5/8" OD, I buy a 2.5 OD bronze bushing from McMaster for $13. Works great and has a square face. If the bushing is a tad too big, it is a snap to turn a bit off in the lathe.
Mike in Tucson
In the car or on the bench?
The cover will be off the car since I'm doing a timing chain.
Thanks for all the input here guys :whacked:
I use arbor press...
:eek: sounds kinky :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Evolvo