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#21278 05/27/2005 3:26 AM | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 25 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2005 Posts: 25 | I have a 54 chevy 235 being rebuilt. Should original rope rear main seal be replace with neoprene seal?
Is additional machine work required? If so, what?
Many Thanks.
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#21279 05/27/2005 5:56 PM | Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 784 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 784 | Others smarter than I am may correct me but I think you'll want to use the rope seal on your 54. The neoprene seal wasn't used until later.
Get an old style rope seal, they have asbestosin them which makes them seal better. Check the links I think the Stovebolt Engine Co. still has them.
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