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| | | | Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 46 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 46 | I have a '51 216ci at the machine shop at the moment getting cleaned and checked. The mechanic mentioned that if I could locate a NOS rear main seal it would be great. He says that the original ones made with asbestos work much better than current day replacements. Does anyone know of where I can locate this?
Thanks Kevin | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | I think that the guy at "Gasket City" still has them and he ships them too. The next best thing would be the one made by Best Gasket. It is their own product and is said to be very effective.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 59 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 59 | I bought best gaskets complete kit.. the seal in it looked to be of high quality.. i believe i ordered mine from jim carter..
Daniel
1953 Chevrolet 3800 Stepside
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,780 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,780 | Why not get the back of the block machined for a full-circle lip seal and eliminate the problem altogether?
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,208 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,208 | I have been using Best Gasket seals in some Pontiac's I have been building. They work really good and are easy to install. I haven't had any problems with leaking so going to these.
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