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 Engine work in Michigan
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Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 20
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My 49 3600 (216) needs a new rear seal can anyone recommend a good rebuilder/shop that can handle this without me pulling the engine ? Southeast Michigan is preferable. Thanks !!
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Re: Engine work in Michigan
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Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 420
Shop Shark
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Jim Hughes in Belleville,mi.is a good shop to use
He worked on my 54 and did good work
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Re: Engine work in Michigan
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Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 20
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Thanks Keith ! I will definitely check him out 👍🏻
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Re: Engine work in Michigan
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Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 106
Shop Shark
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TKM That rear main seal is a tough job to change...the real problem is you dont have a source for a quality seal. The originals were asbestos braid that is not available today. Do you have PCV or road draft tube positive crankcase ventilation might solve it. If you change be sure its vented or vacuum can suck the gaskets out of it. Also there is a tool kit to help that seal get in there ! Hope i'm telling you right its been 50 yrs. ! If not right someone will chime in .
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Re: Engine work in Michigan
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Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 30,807
ace skiver
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Depending on the year of your engine, these rear main seals are probably the best that are readily available. https://bestgasket.com/rear-main-seals/They both have worked for my trucks.
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Re: Engine work in Michigan
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Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 20
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Thanks so much guys, based on your comments and my research, I think I’ll just put up with the drips for now. Engine starts and runs well — sometimes it’s best to leave well enough alone.
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