I need a tool to properly seat the rear main oil seal in a GMC 302 engine. I have a trashed crankshaft from a GMC 228 that uses the same bearings. I do not have, nor do I know how to drive an oxy-acetylene torch. Does it make sense to find someone local to lop off the rear bearing portion of the crank to use as a tool? GMC Maintenance Manual shows a picture of a "mandrel" to do the job, but doesn't list specs or a Kent-Moore part number.
Or should I try to find someone with a wood turning lathe to make such a tool?
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12
'52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
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