Hi-
I have just fired of my 235 that has fresh rings, bearing and seals. I was very careful on following the steps suggested on the rope seal, I did put oil on it during assembly and it has been maybe 4 months since the rebuild. My question is will a rope seal leak for awhile till it swells or should it seal right away? This is a leak that I don't think I can live with. I leaks more than just a couple of drips. The drip enlarges to about the size of the bottom of a pop can on the floor.
This is a 54 235 that does have shims, I put a thin film on sealan between the shims, block and rear cap before I torqued everything down.
Thanks,
Brent
