I would use permatex super 300 or avaition sealant on the outter edge  of
the seal. don't get any on the face of the seal
later  mark d

In a message dated 5/10/2013 8:25:02 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
cotsford@AOL.COM writes:

I'm sure  you might get other opinions, but I like to smear a thin coating
of silicon  sealant (rtv) on the outside of a seal before fitting.   This
would  certainly deal with any slight seat imperfections, as well as lubricate
and  slightly ease the fitment.

Steve

On May 10, 2013, at 8:03 AM,  Jeff Lincoln wrote:

> OK, I think I'm on the downside of this clutch  replacement adventure -
got
> what was left of the pilot bearing out  yesterday.
>
> Here is my next question - I've heard the warnings  when removing the
> flywheel seal (rear main seal) that you want to be  sure not to score the
> case. Well, I'm not sure if it was me (I tried  to be very careful) or if
it
> was already there but I see where the  surface the seal meets if scored
> kinda gouged in one spot.
> You  can see it here: *http://tinyurl.com/dywks7q*
> So what, if anything  can/should I do about that?
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '85  GL (Gertie)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's  Bus