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| | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 253 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 253 | First question: The rear main seal for the 1960 261 cu. in. motor is shown in the manual as a rope seal, Is there a neoprene seal available or will I need to get another rope seal?
Second: external gaskets, In particular the valve cover,lifter gallery, and oilpan, are these gaskets the same size as the 235 cu. in. motor or specific to the 261?
-Mike-
1945 Chevrolet G 506 1.5 Ton Military 4X4
1967 Jeep Cj5 with 283 SBC
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,636 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,636 | There should be a neoprene seal available for that engine. Your local parts store shouldn't have any problems getting one. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 |
Mike,
First question: I think I used the neoprene seal on my 1960 261 (both styles of seals came in the gasket set). Wait to hear a confirmation that this is possible/correct.
Second question: yes, same-year 235s and 261 would use the same external gaskets (except, maybe, the thermostat gasket).
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