oange ss

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anybody have any good tips or tricks ?...thanx

chpmnsws6

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the rear "timing cover" off yet?

oange ss

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no, havent tore into it yet

ullose2

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just installed a rear main seal in mine yesterday. very simple, just be patient with it. flathead screwdriver and a hammer to remove. I used some grease on the lip of the new seal and some on the end of the crank to make sure not to tear the new seal when installing. I used a rubber hammer to tap the seal in, just make sure the lip does not catch and fold back on the crank. I installed my new stall conv. at the same time. two birds at once.

oange ss

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it's behind the rear cover ?

Steve Bryant

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Note, the GM installation instructions specifically say not to lubricate the lip of the seal or the end of the crank as it will interfere with the seating and sealing of the seal. They recommend a special Kent Moore tool. However, a lot of folks have done it without the tool. I'm wondering if it would work to use something like a butter knife from the back side to help the seal lips over the end of the crankshaft. Some people on the forum have made a cone shape with a slight taper to help the seal expand over the crank.

Steve

oange ss

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i did a search for Kent Moore tools but cant find one

chpmnsws6

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a decent sized flat head and a gentle hammer is all you need

oange ss

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ok, so the rear cover comes off, is the seal behind it or in the cover ?

chpmnsws6

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I don't think so. It makes it 20 times easier with the rear cover off and the gasket is reusable. If your around an O'Reillys, I think its a part number- 10085 or something like that from BCA bearings. If they don't see it, tell them to call springfield. (I work for O'Reilly auto parts if you haven't noticed) They are around 12.95 normal price.

DrkPhx

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The seal is located on the cover itself. Alignment is critical to prevent potential leaks. The Kentmoore tools you refer to are actually discontinued and were sold as set with other LS1-specific tools. You may see them once in a while on ebay.

oange ss

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so it's setup up just like the front cover ? only different seal type obviously

chpmnsws6

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yup. i've once tried to put the rear cover on the front of my motor, and wondored why it didn't match up HAHA

Ferocity02

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Same as front cover. Don't lube the seal, I guess it's bad for it or something. I always use RTV around the seal when installing it into the cover so oil can get between the cover and the seal. If you are gentle and patient, you don't need a tool to install the seal.