rear main install r16 3 main engine

dynaguy · Post by **dynaguy** » Tue Mar 10, 2020 8:21 am

My machinist is installing the rear main soon. Any hints to make this work best? TIA Pat

mraitch · Post by **mraitch** » Tue Mar 10, 2020 11:57 am

tech wiki
http://www.311s.org/pmwiki-311/pmwiki.p ... arMainSeal

dynaguy · Post by **dynaguy** » Tue Mar 10, 2020 4:30 pm

BTDT That info is for 5 main blocks. Mine is 3 main, was curious if there was hints for that application..Pat

dynaguy · Post by **dynaguy** » Tue Mar 10, 2020 4:31 pm

Got some good info from Ross, Thanks Pat

Nissanman · Post by **Nissanman** » Tue Mar 10, 2020 6:11 pm

Something that I believe is essential is soaking the rope seals in engine oil for a period of time before inserting them.
Rope seals without lubricant will introduce a LOT of friction making the crank hard to turn.

Post by **C.Costine** » Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:55 am

Hopefully you have selected a shop that needs no hints, but I will add to nissanman's post that the seal should be twisted all around to loosen it before soaking in oil to enable the oil to penetrate.

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