Right. Yes. Have read the gowesty article on those seals. Can't recall
brand I bought locally. We'll find out. re: flywheel sealing surface.
At very least I find it very interesting that the seal actually
contacts the flywheel. Unless I'm misunderstanding things.

Stuart: I get what you're saying but for me, learning to measure crank
end play is something I'd like to do. Thanks for link to the gauge.
Maybe something similar
is available up here in Vancouver.

Neil.

On 3/29/16, SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott ) <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

> reminds me of another thing.
> Type of rear main seal.
> black and brown ones ...not good for long in my experience.
>
> the best ones are either soft nice red rubber..
> or a red rubber lip on a black Rear Main Seal.
>
> haven't had a problem with the sealing surface on the flywheel wearing
> much ..

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