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Jim B
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posted 03-04-2004 10:38 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Jim B   Click Here to Email Jim B     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I know that early cranks and blocks used a 2 piece rear main seal. I think it was a rope type and the later crank & blocks use a one piece neoprene seal. What I want to know is how the cranks differ between the two types of seals and how the blocks changed also.

And also is there any modification that can be done to the crank or block to use a late model seal in an early block with a late model crank.

Thanks in advance.

Jim B.

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Jim B
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posted 03-05-2004 12:43 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Jim B   Click Here to Email Jim B     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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SteveLaRiviere
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posted 03-05-2004 12:47 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for SteveLaRiviere   Click Here to Email SteveLaRiviere     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
While the early crankshafts came with the rope seals, most people remove the pin from the main cap and use the two piece neoprene seal which works great when installed properly.

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alanq64
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posted 03-05-2004 01:31 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for alanq64   Click Here to Email alanq64     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
You don't happen to have pictures or a link that would show this procedure do you?

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SteveLaRiviere
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posted 03-05-2004 01:38 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for SteveLaRiviere   Click Here to Email SteveLaRiviere     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
No, but it's pretty straightforward.

Take the main cap and grip the seal retaining pin with a small pair of vice grips, and it pulls right out. Then you just install the two halves of the seal, making sure the li of the seal points toward the center of the engine, and installing it so one end of the seal protrudes from the block by 1/4" and put a dab of silicone at each end.

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Moneymaker
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posted 03-05-2004 01:38 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker   Click Here to Email Moneymaker     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
The pin can be knocked out with a simple drift punch, or ground down with a Dremel tool, or even a rat tail file.
Neoprene two piece replacement rear main seals have been offered for SBF engines since the 70's.

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n2oMike
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posted 03-05-2004 01:40 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for n2oMike   Click Here to Email n2oMike     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Jim B:
What I want to know is how the cranks differ between the two types of seals and how the blocks changed also.

And also is there any modification that can be done to the crank or block to use a late model seal in an early block with a late model crank.


The early crank has a raised lip, or 'ring' just to the inside of the sealing surface. I suppose this is to keep the oil splash off the seal. The later cranks do NOT have this. An early crank can be used in a later block as long as this lip is removed and an early balance (28oz-in) flywheel and dampner are used.

As far as using a LATE style crank in an early block goes... You'll need the later (50oz-in) flywheel and harmonic dampner.

The only part I'm still unsure about is the lack of a lip on the later crank. I'm not sure if that would cause possible rear main oil leaks when used in early blocks. Do all those aftermarket stroker cranks have this lip? If they don't, and people are successfully using them in early blocks, I don't suppose it's a concern. Maybe some people with experience with them will chime in....

As far as the seal itself is concerned, a late model (one piece) seal cannot be used in an early block. It would take a ton of machining. However, neoprene (rubber) seals ARE available for use in the older blocks. Just like Steve and Alex said, knock out the retaining pin in the cap before installation.

Good Luck!

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Moneymaker
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posted 03-05-2004 02:17 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker   Click Here to Email Moneymaker     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Mike and others, the replacement neoprene seals have an oil grove that faces the crank case side. That grove gets oil fed to force a tight seal around the crank surface.
A slinger is no longer needed with the new style seal.

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Alex Denysenko
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