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rear main seal

Last post 05-15-2007, 9:30 AM by jholstein. 5 replies.
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  •  02-12-2007, 6:39 AM 4418

    rear main seal

    I'm back again. I was wanting to see if anyone knew anything about the rear main seal on a 1275. There should be a seal that slides into the three bolt top part of the cap that fits over the end of the crank and a seal that goes into the rear cap of the rear main bearig. I can not find a picture of it in any book I have nor can I find the part in any part book. I must be mistaken any info. would be appreciated.

    Joel

  •  02-12-2007, 8:49 AM 4424 in reply to 4418

    Re: rear main seal

    there is no rear main seal,oil that gets to the back of the crank is redirected back to the sump by machined grooves in the crank
  •  02-12-2007, 10:43 AM 4431 in reply to 4424

    Re: rear main seal

    True enough, there is no actual rear seal. There is a ridge at the back of the crank which is supposed to fling the oil back into a "gutter" which leads to a passage back to the sump. At the back of the block what's critical is the clearance of the seal plate,held on with three screws, and the rear main cap where it opposes this same area, and the crank. You can adjust the position of the plate for minimal clearance. The bearing cap, however, is what controls the clearance of the bottom half of the equation. If the crank flange(the "flinger") the seal plate, or the bearing area is damaged you'll probably have a leak. I use a strip of paper to establish the seal plate clearance. Remember that the rear bearing should actually be "glued" into place to prevent leakage past the sealing areas. This is an excellent place for Hylomar, as it retains its lubricious qualities as you tighten down the bearing cap. If it's any consolation, no matter how careful you are, some leak....some don't... Just be careful not to overfill the sump.

     

     

     

     

     

     


    Motorbill
    From Lola to Land Rover, If it's British and has wheels, it's likely I've bloodied me knuckles thereupon
  •  02-12-2007, 11:06 AM 4439 in reply to 4431

    Re: rear main seal

    Tks Motorbill
  •  02-14-2007, 11:36 AM 4487 in reply to 4418

    Re: rear main seal

    Another important figure in your main seal not leaking is negative crankcase pressure. Make sure if your vehicle is fitting with a PCV valve that it is working correctly. I refitted my main seal once before finding the problem was on the top of the motor. CJ
  •  05-15-2007, 9:30 AM 6903 in reply to 4431

    Re: rear main seal

    Very interesting information!  Is the same true for the 948 motor?  I have a 59 sprite with the 948 that leaks quite a bit.  I always thought it was the rear main seal, but delayed repairing it due to the extra cost.  You know - the seal is $5, but ya gotta pull the engine.  Well, as long as the engine is out, might as well refresh it.  As long as you do that, re-do all the front suspension.  And why not get a new clutch-the engine is out, after all!  So, I just watch the oil level, and save cardboard, at least while I have kids in college! 

    But, if there is something I can do in the meantime, I am interested.

    Thanks!