Re: Fel Pro 440 Rear Seal
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RTV in place of the side seals works; squeeze some into the side grooves, install the retainer, then shove a moistened pipe cleaner into the RTV and cut off flush. RTV cures by moisture.
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Re: Fel Pro 440 Rear Seal
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RTV in place of the side seals works; squeeze some into the side grooves, install the retainer, then shove a moistened pipe cleaner into the RTV and cut off flush. RTV cures by moisture.
This is what we have done on the last few builds. Works great!
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Re: Fel Pro 440 Rear Seal
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awhile back a guy posted where he mocked up the seal holder/seal halves without the crank in there & moved the holder/seal halves slightly fore/aft till the seal halves were aligned dead on then scribed 2 lines on each end of the cap on top & on over sideways to the block then he aligned everything back to that point when together. (he was haveing a seal leak issue).
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Re: Fel Pro 440 Rear Seal
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Clanton, are those side seals stiff? I.E. can you put them in AFTER the retainer?
Now I need to pin those needles, got to feel that heat Hear my motor screamin while I'm tearin up the street
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Re: Fel Pro 440 Rear Seal
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awhile back a guy posted where he mocked up the seal holder/seal halves without the crank in there & moved the holder/seal halves slightly fore/aft till the seal halves were aligned dead on then scribed 2 lines on each end of the cap on top & on over sideways to the block then he aligned everything back to that point when together. (he was haveing a seal leak issue). This seems like a very good idea. The FelPro spacer sleeves would position the retainer off of the bolt centerlines possibly causing a mis-match of the seal halves?? Just thinking out loud again, Jeff
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Re: Fel Pro 440 Rear Seal
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I'm under the impression RTV cures when expose to air, not moisture Well, sorta...moisture in the air. "RTV silicone adhesives rely on moisture and humidity in the air to cure properly. Generally the conditions have to be 40-60% RH, but can extend down to 20%, and up to 70% in certain cases. The moisture in the air reacts with the stabilizer in the RTV, and once the stabilizer is removed, the adhesive can cure fully."
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Re: Fel Pro 440 Rear Seal
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Clanton, are those side seals stiff? I.E. can you put them in AFTER the retainer? I would say yes but they say to use silicone on the sides 1st and that helps it slide but it had room before the silicone to move.ps;as posted above the part # is BS 40240
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Re: Fel Pro 440 Rear Seal
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Clanton where did you order from? The picture on Summit doesn't show side seals, but I want to check them out
Now I need to pin those needles, got to feel that heat Hear my motor screamin while I'm tearin up the street
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Re: Fel Pro 440 Rear Seal
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Clanton where did you order from? The picture on Summit doesn't show side seals, but I want to check them out I believe it was Advanced auto store
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Re: Fel Pro 440 Rear Seal
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I ordered that kit from Fel Pro, the PN hasn't changed but those blue side seals are a new addition. Just 2 years ago they came with a tube of RTV and pipe cleaners. They do have a little stiffness so may be able to slide them in like the old fibers with either RTV on them to lubricate or just plain oil. I'll see how they work for me.
Now I need to pin those needles, got to feel that heat Hear my motor screamin while I'm tearin up the street
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