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I'm working on a late P15 (early 1949) I've removed the transmission and clutch and can reach the lower half of the seal. the upper half will be hellish. It is held in place by three bolts and the topmost is high in the center of the bell housing and behind the flange of the crankshaft. I'm not sure how to ever get that one started. There Is no space for fingers and you are working blind. My best idea so for is to use a little rubber cement to attach the bolt to the seal and then coax it into its threads. Someone else must have solved this before. Also, the new seal is some kind of neoprene rubber rather than the asbestos rope. They are interchangeable aren't they?
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Hi guys, I did a search and saw several posts discussing rear main seals but I still have some questions. I have a 49 P18 and have it apart to replace the rear main seal. I purchased a rope seal kit as spec. for a 49 218 L6. After removing my rear cap I see I have a neoprene seal. According to my Plymouth Service Manual 1946 to 1953, the neoprene seal is for the 1953 model. Rockauto.com still lists a rope seal for a 53 and a picture they show for a neoprene 55 Canadian does not look like my seal. Another point of confusion - I saw posted in a previous post that a top half of a neoprene can't be replaced with the crank in place. My service manual states that the upper half "is easily removed. My questions are - are the rope and neoprene interchangable? should I order a neoprene for a 1953 or should I try to use the rope seal I purchased (maybe the guy before put in the wrong seal?), and as the manual states can the top be replaced with the crank in place? Also, I noticed that on the crank the edge of the rear main bearing thrust face is sharp / has burrs - so I will dress this. Any help would be appreciated - thanks!
