455 Rear Main Seal

toneypenna · 07-20-2007, 08:10 PM

Does Any Body Make A Ruber Lip Rear Main Seal That Replaces The Rope Seal?

I Know They Are Made For The Earlier Blocks Pre 64.

Any Help Would Be Appreciated.

Jim

Beeterolds · 07-20-2007, 10:07 PM

use the fel-pro rubber rear main seal for the 460 Ford it works great!

toneypenna · 07-22-2007, 09:06 AM

Beetterolds

Thanks for the tip.

Jim

Beeterolds · 07-22-2007, 10:30 AM

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...2&autoview=sku

toneypenna · 07-22-2007, 01:38 PM

beeterolds

Thanks again, now I have a part #

Jim

1971442convertible · 08-02-2007, 06:45 PM

admittedly very green so go easy. why/how is it that a ford seal works on the olds? and can this be changed with the engine in the car?

don71 · 08-02-2007, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1971442convertible

admittedly very green so go easy. why/how is it that a ford seal works on the olds? and can this be changed with the engine in the car?

By coincidence, the sealing area of the two crankshafts share dimensions. Some parts suppliers actually carry a rubber seal listed for olds, its the same, just ask at one of your local auto parts store.

As for changing the seal with the engine in the car , its a real challenge. The transmission would need removal. One of the motor mounts would need to be loosend to remove the oil pan. Probably best to replace the seal with the engine out of the car. But thats my opinion on how to do it.

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toneypenna Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 12	455 Rear Main Seal Does Any Body Make A Ruber Lip Rear Main Seal That Replaces The Rope Seal? I Know They Are Made For The Earlier Blocks Pre 64. Any Help Would Be Appreciated. Jim

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toneypenna Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 12	455 Rear Main Seal Beetterolds Thanks for the tip. Jim

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07-20-2007, 10:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Beeterolds Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 17	use the fel-pro rubber rear main seal for the 460 Ford it works great!

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Beeterolds Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 17	http://store.summitracing.com/partde...2&autoview=sku

08-02-2007, 06:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
1971442convertible Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8	admittedly very green so go easy. why/how is it that a ford seal works on the olds? and can this be changed with the engine in the car?