[FWDLK] transmission front seal replacement

["Asecert1" <Asecert1@xxxxxxx>]

although i've never replaced the front seal on a powerflite,{im about to start
an over
hual on my torqueflite},I have replaced several on g.m. trannys,and I would
think they are similar,I use a small screwdriver,and needle nose pliers,and
carefully pry
the metal edge of the seal being carefull not to damage the housing,until the
seal is
disfigured enough to remove it with the needle nose pliers,when installing the
new one they have a habit of jumping out{you start one side,tap the other side
to keep it
square,and it jumps out),so I take a scrap of wood,drill a hole big enough to
slip
over the input shaft,and hit the wood,{the piece of wood being larger than the
seal]
this helps to keep it square,and from jumping out,or use a real store bought
seal
driver,be sure to oil the lip of the seal prior to installation,The front seal
is one of
those pain in the butt jobs, a 3 dollar part, thats a snap to change,but a
bear to get
to.Good one have! Terry Breed
                            1960 Dodge Seneca 2dr     asecert1@xxxxxxx