Here is some instructions on installing the rope seal.I thought this might help.I read it a few times ,so i will be familiar with it.Hope it helps.
OIL SEAL—REAR BEARING—UPPER
The upper half of the rear bearing cap oil seal, located in the cylinder block, can only be replaced with the crankshaft removed from the block.
See “Minor Service Operations, Oil Seal—Rear Bearing Cap” for replacing oil seal in bearing cap.
1. Remove old wick seal from groove in block and make sure groove is thoroughly cleaned.
2. Install new wick seal in groove with fingers.
3. Use a rounded tool and roll the seal into the groove starting at one end and roll it to the center. Then starting from the other end again roll to the center.
4. Cut the small portion of the seal that pro trudes from the groove off flush with surface of the bearing.
NOTE: A round block of wood the same diameter as the crankshaft flange should be used to hold the packing firmly in position in the groove while the ends are being cut off.
The same instructions apply to the seal in the rear cap.
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