Re: [FWDLK] oil seal installation

[Mike Apfelbeck <moparmike72@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Drive it in with a big socket, or borrow a seal driver, the lip with the
garter spring faces the oil side(inside). A few drops of oil or a smear
of grease on the seal lip is all you need for lube. Put a light smear of
Permatex # 1 sealer or silicone gasket stuff on the od of the seal before
driving it in. If the seal surface of the crank balancer is grooved, take
it down to the parts store and ask for a " speedy sleeve" to
put on it to restore the seal surface.

Mike

At 11:32 AM 6/30/2009, Bryan Scott wrote:
> Hi All,
>  
> I'm getting ready to install my timing gears/chain and cover.  The
> gasket kit I bought for the cover came with a new oil seal , as well (to
> my surprise).  It looks like an improvement over the 50's design -
> almost like a double gasket with a thin spring to provide tension. 
> My question is two-fold: First, does anyone have experience with this
> type of seal (it is a Fel-Pro gasket kit)?  Is it at least as good
> as the original design?  Second, the instructions say
> "IMPORTANT: Do not install any seal without break-in lubricant
> protection."  This might be a dumb question, but what is
> "break-in" lubricant?  Also, what surfaces do you apply it
> to?
>  
> One last question - when it comes to installing the seal, I was told to
> freeze it before installing so the metal contracts and it installs
> easier.  Is it OK to lubricate the sides with, say, WD-40
> also?  Any other tips to make the installation easier?
>  
> Thanks in advance,
>  
> Bryan Scott
> 58 Fireflite sedan
>
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