The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop rear seal on 1965, 292 cu. in.

I bought an overhaul gasket set from PAW. The rear main seal was not like the old one I took out. I called their tech line and they told me that the gasket set I got doesn't come with a rear seal for my engine. I wish I knew why. They gave me a phone number for the gasket company and they explained that the gasket I got was not for my engine. I've tried around town with no luck. The one listed at the chevy dealership is no longer available. My original had little "tails" on the bottom half, that fit into slots of the bearing cap. Any information on this subject would be appreciated.

http://www.napaonline.com/masterpag...JV728&Description=Rear+Main+Seal+Set

or

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=FEL%2DBS13241&N=700+4294908216+4294925237+4294840080+4294924707+115&autoview=sku

I had the same problem, so i just went to napa and they ordered me one. now im trying to find the torque spec for the main bearing caps, any idea what those are, or where i could find them?

The torque spec for the mains is 65 ftlbs and the rods are 40 ftlbs. Hope this helps.

Sean

The main bearing torque is indeed 65 ft. lbs. However, the rear bearing should be done last. It should be torqued to 10 ft. lbs. and then, tap the end of the crankshaft on the front or toward the rear. Now tap it in the other direction. This is suppose to insure that the upper and lower bearing thrust surfaces are lined up. Finally finish torquing it.