Maybe someone can comment on this but I believe that they came from the factory with the rope. The neoprene seal is much nicer to deal with when the motor is in place. No seal will work well if the main bearings have too much clearance.


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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