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Topic: found my leak
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rmousir
Gearhead Posts: 1124
From: Amelia, Ohio
Registered: May 2003
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posted 05-17-2006 08:25 PM
 
First I must say to all who posted on my last post that I was wrong and they were right. The leak is coming from my rear main seal.I think I took off the first/old one the wrong way and then I don't think I put it on all the way. I know I got the direction right when I put it on but I don't know that I put it on all the way. What is the right way to put it on? Remember that I have a '95 block and a one piece solid seal. Also is this common to mess up? To add to this mess I think I scratched up the crank taking off the first/old original rear main. How should I deal with that? Any and all info suggestions and guidence is wanted. I am my biggest problem. LOL. Richard. ------------------
rmousir
'66 Mustang Coupe
Ford Blue & white stripes
'95 302 auto
Mustang ~ 04-05
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 4511
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 05-17-2006 09:18 PM
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I am my biggest problem. LOL.
I like that  The next time someone asks what my problem, I know what to say. "Me!"
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Mark Ugrich
Gearhead Posts: 351
From: Waukesha, Wisconsin,U.S.A.
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 05-17-2006 10:54 PM
Depending on just how badly the crank is scratched you can do one of two things.First I'd try some emory paper, something around 80 grit, tear off a chunk and use it to polish the area where the scratch is. The second fix would be to install a speedy sleeve.A ring that slips over the entire end of the crank and gives the seal a new suface to ride on. Check with your local parts house they should have them.
To install the seal Ford has a special tool T82L-6701-A. Maybe you can locate one at a parts store or borrow one. It's basically a ring that pushes the seal into position using two of the flywheel bolts. The rear face of the seal must be within .005 of the rear face of the block. _
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rmousir
Gearhead Posts: 1124
From: Amelia, Ohio
Registered: May 2003
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posted 05-18-2006 07:31 PM
I am going to clean it up and polish it. Make sure that there are no nicks. Should I use some oil or grease to lube up the seal when I put the new one back one?Richard.
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Mark Ugrich
Gearhead Posts: 351
From: Waukesha, Wisconsin,U.S.A.
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 05-18-2006 07:54 PM
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Originally posted by rmousir:
I am going to clean it up and polish it. Make sure that there are no nicks. Should I use some oil or grease to lube up the seal when I put the new one back one?Richard.
Definitely put a coat of engine oil on the lip of the seal. A thin coat of R.T.V. sealer on the outer circumference of the seal wouldn't hurt either.
I hope this works out for you, taking things apart more than once for any reason is never any fun.Good luck! Mark 
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BornInAFord
Gearhead Posts: 610
From: Bend, OR, USA
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 05-19-2006 12:21 AM
Richard, I used the old seal, reversed, to push the new one in. It may take a bit of persuasion with a soft hammer. Just make sure it doesn't go on "rooster"-eyed (the more common word would be dealt a swift blow by the forum software  ), as I think this is one of the main reasons the 1 piece seals leak. Coat the inside with oil, and put a thin coat of RTV on the outer circumference as Mark suggested.
Daniel
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rmousir
Gearhead Posts: 1124
From: Amelia, Ohio
Registered: May 2003
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posted 05-19-2006 07:27 AM
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Originally posted by BornInAFord:
Richard, I used the old seal, reversed, to push the new one in. It may take a bit of persuasion with a soft hammer. Just make sure it doesn't go on "rooster"-eyed (the more common word would be dealt a swift blow by the forum software ), as I think this is one of the main reasons the 1 piece seals leak. Coat the inside with oil, and put a thin coat of RTV on the outer circumference as Mark suggested.
Daniel
So is it most likely that I put the seal on 'roostered' or off straight just a bit. I will be much more carful this time. I really don't want to pull this motor again. I will also use some fresh oil on the inside and some rtv on the out side. Again, I will be very careful.
I will keep everyone posted. Richard.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-19-2006 11:06 AM
No luck in the Ohio/Kentucky junk yards.
Some have brake parts, but want monumental $$$ for them.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
First SS/MA in the TENS 04-03
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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rmousir
Gearhead Posts: 1124
From: Amelia, Ohio
Registered: May 2003
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posted 05-19-2006 11:21 AM
Thanks for the update and thanks very much for checking Alex. I appreciate it greatly. I will continue my search for a break system after I get this fixed. Any advice on this leak that I am working on?Richard.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-19-2006 11:40 AM
It's spelled B R A K E Richard.
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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
First SS/MA in the TENS 04-03
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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rmousir
Gearhead Posts: 1124
From: Amelia, Ohio
Registered: May 2003
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posted 05-19-2006 11:52 AM
LOLOL.I need to go to lunch. Just doing way to much right now. Thanks for the correction. LOLOL. Ever have one of those days? Glad it is Friday.
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sprcoop
Gearhead Posts: 780
From: Tucson, AZ usa
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 05-19-2006 12:20 PM
This really is the coolest forum on the planet. It even comes with a spell checker! 
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