Yes , when your laying on your back with the transmission still in place

You don't have the luxury of seeing how the seal halfs mate together with the factory retainer or any retainer in place for that matter like on a engine stand

That's why 1/8" offset or the suggestion of clocking at 12 and 6 came into place I would think


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