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on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down with Ads! Again, thanks! | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 20 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 20 | Does anyone know why the neoprene rear main seal ive seen for the 235 would not work on my 216. Of coarse i ran across this after i replaced my rope seal but i dont have my pan on yet! thanks Dirk
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy dbum, on engines with shim adjusted main bearings the crankshaft may end up not exactly centered in the rear main bearing bore, this will load the seal unevenly and could cause a leak, and it will shorten the life of the "neoprene" seal, hope that helps. | | |
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