which way do i install rear main seal? pics inside...

[White5.0]

ok not 100% sure on which way to install rear main seal. it's the 1 piece fel-pro if that makes a difference.

pic 1: this side is flat


pic 2: this side is cut out.



I think the flat side goes toward the flywheel, and the cutout side goes toward the inside, is that right?

also, when installing this while putting my shortblock together, should i put this around the end of the crank before putting the rear main cap on, OR install the rear main cap Then install the seal?

[INSANELY CRAZY]

spring side goes in towards the block.. you can install after you put the cap on. just leave the rear two 1/2 inch oilpan bolts loose until it's in.

[White5.0]

spring side goes in towards the block

didnt even notice that little spring in there till you said that lol thanks for the reply!

[INSANELY CRAZY]

[Martin0660]

I geuss I never messed with the V8 stuff, but our 4 cylinder seals come with a little clear plastic sleeve to keep the lip from folding over furing install. Did you remove that, or don;t the V8 ones come that way?

As was said, the spring goes to the wet side ;)

Bob Myers

[White5.0]

I geuss I never messed with the V8 stuff, but our 4 cylinder seals come with a little clear plastic sleeve to keep the lip from folding over furing install. Did you remove that, or don;t the V8 ones come that way?

As was said, the spring goes to the wet side ;)

Bob Myers

nope, dont think the v8 ones come with that...just pulled mine right out of the box and took pics. i didnt mess with anything

[Rodeheaver's]

make sure you lube up the crank a little before putting it on, this will help it to not tear of scratch up the seal..