Lip seal

[Turbobus]

Does anyone know when Chrysler started putting in rear main lip seals on 440’s?

 

[RemCharger]

Didn't know they ever did.

 

[F4R/T]

I think they were all rope on the rear main seals

 

[tonysrt]

I have a 71 & 75 manual and they call for a rope seal in the small blocks and big blocks and even the Hemi in the 71 FSM.

 

[turbine68rt]

Does anyone know when Chrysler started putting in rear main lip seals on 440’s?

Was there a lip seal in your 440 when you disassembled it? It's possible it could have been replaced before with a lip seal that was included in an aftermarket kit.

 

[Darter6]

The newest engine I dis-assembled was a 84 318 and it still had a rope seal.

 

[Turbobus]

Was there a lip seal in your 440 when you disassembled it? It's possible it could have been replaced before with a lip seal that was included in an aftermarket kit.

I’m thinking you’re correct, probably re-ringed or just replaced the seal, thanks!

 

[Turbobus]

The newest engine I dis-assembled was a 84 318 and it still had a rope seal.

Thanks Darter!

 

[Darter6]

FYI, Mancini sells the rope seals.