REAR MAIN SEAL

[48ply1stcar]

Did a little research last night.

 

The first time I tried to replace a rear main seal I tried it while the engine was in the car.  The seal was from NAPA and I was only able to replace thebottom seal.  Recently I found the other half and the box.  The part number is JV134-9.  I found the part listed in the EGGE catalog  under Dodge 230.  I did a search for the part JV134-9 and found the part listed by "hdengineparts" and it was listed for $22.45. http://hdengineparts...ear-JV134-9.htm.  Also I searched the manufacture Mahle/Clevite and found a picture, http://catalog.mahle...m=JV1349

 

[plyroadking]

I have the same style on my '55 Plymouth engine, i finally found it at andy bernbaums, it was about 10 bucks, when it got here it looked like it had been buried in a yard and was really hard, i soaked it in break fluid for a couple days and finally installed it as i was desperate, it leaks a lot less than expected it would

[48ply1stcar]

I used and modified the rear seal for Bernbaums.  If I ever have to buy another rear seal I'll try this JV134-9 from HDengines.

 

If anyone has ever used this seal made and distributed by Mahle I would be curious to know how it worked.

[Drifter99]

I just tried yesterday but the seal I got from Andy was to big perturbed off the cap on both ends. Sending me a rope seal guess I'll try that.

[1941Rick]

I dont know if was my crank or what. I wanted to use a neopreme seal but the crank had diagonal grooves on the surface area the seal was to ride on. I went with the rope seal...no problems to date

[48ply1stcar]

It should be one or the other.  My 52 flathead used this type of seal.  I'm not sure if you can refit the engine for a rope seal.  The seal a got from Bernbaum was too long and I cut it to length.  Hopefully it will seal well enough - if it leaks I'll try this other seal.

[DJ194950]

Bought a real seal from Berbaums a couple a years ago, and told during call to Andy to cut to fit. I tried. Did not like it! Bought an replacement from Egge.

Cost 2 x plus but fit perfect. Too hard to redo in car! Recheck their price online today.

NOW their price  $63 plus shipping!! Crazy!

Googled the part # jv134-9

Found the place mentioned before in previous post:  HDengineparts.com same part # for $23,  Shipping? did not check.

 

Buy the proper fitting part, do not cut to fit! This year does not use a rope seal, but a neopreme seal made to fit without changes althought two diff. type main seal caps for the edges were used and usually? both came in the real main seal gasket set. By looking a your sealing edges at the main cap it will be pretty obvious which seal is required. Instructions on install had pics to show which, also!

 

Best to ya,

Merry Christmas,

 

Doug

Edited December 7, 2013 by DJ194950

[busycoupe]

When I replaced my rear main seal a few years ago I used a Fel-Pro seal from Rock Auto.   FEL-PRO Part # BS6300   They still list them for $13.21.  I did not have the engine out of the car, and was only able to replace the bottom half of the seal.  Still, it stemmed about 3/4 of the leakage.

[DJ194950]

I believe that's at diif. type of seal that was also used-later? Diffinately cheaper and seems radily avail. lots of places. Goggle the brand and #, lots on places for sale, but did not see anything on a quick look at the Rock price memtioned, did not look at Rock per se but def. avail. cheaper if that's what your motor uses.

depends on engine year I guess.

 

Best,

 

Doug

[hkestes41]

I used the seal from Best Gasket Inc. Had read a couple of articles about their Graphtite gaskets and must say I am very impressed. No leaks in three years of service.