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| | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 21 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 21 | just wanted to check 55 1st series 235 3100 is the rear seal rope or rubber. If it is rope does anyone know where I could by NOS seal . Thanks for any help | | | | | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 608 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 608 | markst47
rear main crank seal?
rear axle seal?
We All will try to help You,but Ya Gotta get a little more specific.
We are not Carnac the psychic on Johnnie Carson.
55 1st orig rear engine seals were 2 piece rope.
The rear axle seals were rubber,don,t remember the # offhand.
Any Decent respectable Auto parts should have both.
regards,
steve sr. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | Last time I checked, this guy had NOS rope type rear main seals in stock. Gasket City You could give him a call. | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | I'd recommend the rear seal from Best Gasket Co. It's made of a modern material that is superior to the old rope seals. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | 1955 was a change over year, early had shims on the mains and later did not. The Neoprene seal does not work well with the shim style.
I second the Best Gasket seal if your engine has shims on the mains.
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 608 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 608 | Dave,
I have a 55 eng out of a 4 door parts car that I know has shims.
Also have a 56 from a 2 door sedan that a guy Big blocked.
And a 57 that he threw in for good measure,quote'Dont need this 6 cyl. stuff no more'cause all he had was v/8 stuff after that.
Your saying the 56 and newer dont have shims,Thats Great news.
Guess I only had the bottoms open on early 55 motors.
regards,
steve sr.
Last edited by steve sr; 03/26/2013 10:08 PM. Reason: info
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 566 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 566 | Try lester j harris 775-267-2559 i just got a two piece NOS rope rear main seal for my 1956 235
"As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin and begin to slide, please dear God protect my sweet ride." -Amen 56 Chevy 3100 | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | Steve, There is the occasional engine with shims but most do not after mid 1955.
At the same time(mid 55)they went from dowel locating pins to tangs on the main bearings.
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 608 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 608 | Dave,
Thanks for the reply and the info.
Must have been a few 54 engs. too that I had my fingers in.
Forgot about the 62 running takeout from a K10.
Became a Father/son project up in CT.
They were going V8.
Gonna roll the 55 over,
'it,s still on the stand' and see if it,s doweled or tanged.
Thanks once again.
steve sr. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 608 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 608 | TinyJaime,
Off hand,If I might ask,what did he zip You for the new seal?
regards,
steve sr. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 163 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 163 | I vote best gaskets because it was beaten into my brain. There is no other. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 566 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 566 |
"As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin and begin to slide, please dear God protect my sweet ride." -Amen 56 Chevy 3100 | | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 566 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 566 | I also ordered pistons, rings, main cap bearings, and rear motor mounts. Received them next day after he verified he had them. Funny he still does business by phone or mail. Very nice guy.
"As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin and begin to slide, please dear God protect my sweet ride." -Amen 56 Chevy 3100 | | | | | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 608 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 608 | TO ALL,
Fellas,
You guy,s can,t believe the service I got from Lester J Harris.
First off thanks to TinyJaime for the recommendation.
Ordered 3 sets rear main oem asb/rope seals from him,by phone,10 o,clockish LATE wed nite the 27th,came in the mail today with a bill!
Cannot believe that in this day and age that the trust is still there between Men to do the Right Thing.
What a True Gent to Deal With and an Inspiration.
regards,
steve sr. | | |
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