Does anyone know if you can replace an old style rear main rope seal with a Neopreme seal without removing the crank? I know you can do it with a rope seal. I already have the engine out and the old seal out. I found a new style neoprene seal for the 350 rocket which I'd rather use than the rope seal. I really dont want to remove the crank. Any insight will be helpful, thanks

 

There is no hiding from this monster. Remove the crankshaft.

 

Is the engine still in the car?

sb

 

Engine is out and on a stand. I know everyone says just remove the crankshaft, but thats the last thing I want to do. Guess I might just have to bite the bullet and take the damn crankshaft out!