Denny, my seal does not have any felt beneath it and it is basically driven to the bottom of the bore. I didn't know that they still used the felt. I thought that was part of the old style packing. In any case I was asking whether it was necessary to drive it to the bottom of the bore.

1951 GMC 1 Ton Flatbed -- It is finally on the road and what a great time I have driving it!
1951 1 Ton Completed

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