Re: [FWDLK] oil seal installation

Hello All,

Mike is right on the money with this one…..just wanted to add a couple things….

If your damper/balancer is OK, then just hit it with a little fine scotchbrite, or light sandpaper to take the accumulated gunk off of it. I also use cam/engine break in lube (the light grease you use on the lobes of a new cam) on the damper surface and I fill the lip of the seal with it as well. I also drive the seal with a simple block of wood placed on the flat surface of the seal. Just make sure the wood block covers the whole seal, and then use a BIG hammer. I also clean the surface the seal goes into with the same scotchbrite/sandpaper. I totally agree with the Permatex- great stuff in this application. Mainly- just take your time…don’t force anything. Been doing that for 20+ years with no issues.

Good Luck,

Charles.

From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mike Apfelbeck
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 7:23 PM
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Subject: Re: [FWDLK] oil seal installation

Drive it in with a big socket, or borrow a seal driver, the lip with the garter spring faces the oil side(inside). A few drops of oil or a smear of grease on the seal lip is all you need for lube. Put a light smear of Permatex # 1 sealer or silicone gasket stuff on the od of the seal before driving it in. If the seal surface of the crank balancer is grooved, take it down to the parts store and ask for a " speedy sleeve" to put on it to restore the seal surface.

Mike

At 11:32 AM 6/30/2009, Bryan Scott wrote:

Hi All,

I'm getting ready to install my timing gears/chain and cover. The gasket kit I bought for the cover came with a new oil seal , as well (to my surprise). It looks like an improvement over the 50's design - almost like a double gasket with a thin spring to provide tension. My question is two-fold: First, does anyone have experience with this type of seal (it is a Fel-Pro gasket kit)? Is it at least as good as the original design? Second, the instructions say "IMPORTANT: Do not install any seal without break-in lubricant protection." This might be a dumb question, but what is "break-in" lubricant? Also, what surfaces do you apply it to?

One last question - when it comes to installing the seal, I was told to freeze it before installing so the metal contracts and it installs easier. Is it OK to lubricate the sides with, say, WD-40 also? Any other tips to make the installation easier?

Thanks in advance,

Bryan Scott
58 Fireflite sedan

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