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Oil seal-SB timing cover #837843 10/24/10 09:18 PM 10/24/10 09:18 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 128 Tampa, FL G Garranimal OP member
Garranimal OP member G Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 128 Tampa, FL	Ok, I think I ask all of the really simple (and possibly stupid) questions. Is there a simple method for removing (and replacing) the oil seal in the timing cover of a small block? Thanks in advance for the help. -Garrett

Re: Oil seal-SB timing cover [Re: Garranimal] #837844 10/24/10 09:53 PM 10/24/10 09:53 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,200 Upper Midwest M MoparforLife Too Many Posts
MoparforLife Too Many Posts M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,200 Upper Midwest	Depends on the year. Some go in from the front and some you have to take the cover off and install from the back side.

Re: Oil seal-SB timing cover [Re: MoparforLife] #837845 10/24/10 10:43 PM 10/24/10 10:43 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 128 Tampa, FL G Garranimal OP member
Garranimal OP member G Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 128 Tampa, FL	its a 77 cover....installs from the rear. Its like a press in.....so how do you remove it?

Re: Oil seal-SB timing cover [Re: Garranimal] #837846 10/24/10 11:45 PM 10/24/10 11:45 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska R RapidRobert Circle Track
RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska	Quote: how do you remove it? drill at 2 places opposite each other ie 12 & 6 O'clock in the FRONT of the cover w a small bit (~1/32") halfway across the flat perimeter then use a small pin punch to alternately drive each side out the back evenly a bit till it's out. When you press in the new seal it will cover the (2) holes live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: Oil seal-SB timing cover [Re: Garranimal] #837847 10/24/10 11:48 PM 10/24/10 11:48 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 128 Tampa, FL G Garranimal OP member
Garranimal OP member G Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 128 Tampa, FL	ok...nevermind, i got the old one out....now, is there a nice method for pressing the new one in? I don't have a press....should i take it to someone who does? Or can i use a bearing driver to drive it back in?

Re: Oil seal-SB timing cover [Re: RapidRobert] #837848 10/24/10 11:49 PM 10/24/10 11:49 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 128 Tampa, FL G Garranimal OP member
Garranimal OP member G Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 128 Tampa, FL	hey, that is a great way to do it, i didn't see your respond before i got mine out the old way....brute force and ignorance.

Re: Oil seal-SB timing cover [Re: Garranimal] #837849 10/24/10 11:59 PM 10/24/10 11:59 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska R RapidRobert Circle Track
RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska	Quote: can i use a bearing driver to drive it back in? Yes & get it started evenly w a light touch then drive it home w as few strokes as possible as each one greatly increases the chances of distorting it especially as the open face goes to the rear & there's not much contact area. Check that it is still even after each stroke & tilt the driver if needed. EDIT use your biggest hammer Last edited by RapidRobert; 10/25/10 12:14 AM. live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: Oil seal-SB timing cover [Re: Garranimal] #837850 10/25/10 12:08 AM 10/25/10 12:08 AM
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HP Engines member Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 31 Norwood NC	Dont forget to put a little oil on the rubber lip. Stay away from white lithium grease, they have changed something in the ingredients that has been burning up seals the past few years.

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