| Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,787 | That's the lip seal that was designed to replace the rope seal. On some engines they're interchangeable. What's the condition and oil clearance of the rear main bearing? If the crankshaft can bounce up and down on a loose main, no seal is likely to hold for long. The lip seal also works best on a very smooth seal surface- - - -if there's a groove worn in the crankshaft or any roughness, you're probably better off using the rope. Jerry
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