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rmousir
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From: Amelia, Ohio
Registered: May 2003

posted 05-17-2006 08:25 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for rmousir   Click Here to Email rmousir     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
First I must say to all who posted on my last post that I was wrong and they were right. The leak is coming from my rear main seal.

I think I took off the first/old one the wrong way and then I don't think I put it on all the way.

I know I got the direction right when I put it on but I don't know that I put it on all the way. What is the right way to put it on? Remember that I have a '95 block and a one piece solid seal. Also is this common to mess up? To add to this mess I think I scratched up the crank taking off the first/old original rear main. How should I deal with that?

Any and all info suggestions and guidence is wanted. I am my biggest problem. LOL.

Richard.

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rmousir
'66 Mustang Coupe
Ford Blue & white stripes
'95 302 auto
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Fastback68
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From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99

posted 05-17-2006 09:18 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Fastback68   Click Here to Email Fastback68     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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I am my biggest problem. LOL.

I like that The next time someone asks what my problem, I know what to say. "Me!"

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Mark Ugrich
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From: Waukesha, Wisconsin,U.S.A.
Registered: Jan 2006

posted 05-17-2006 10:54 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Mark Ugrich   Click Here to Email Mark Ugrich     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Depending on just how badly the crank is scratched you can do one of two things.First I'd try some emory paper, something around 80 grit, tear off a chunk and use it to polish the area where the scratch is. The second fix would be to install a speedy sleeve.A ring that slips over the entire end of the crank and gives the seal a new suface to ride on. Check with your local parts house they should have them.
To install the seal Ford has a special tool T82L-6701-A. Maybe you can locate one at a parts store or borrow one. It's basically a ring that pushes the seal into position using two of the flywheel bolts. The rear face of the seal must be within .005 of the rear face of the block. _

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