Will,
The spring is designed to exert pressure on the rubber part of the seal to keep
it firmly seated against the mating surface. Hence (no, hopefully) all the oil
stays inside the engine.
Joe
William West wrote:
> This may sound like a stupid question, and it probably is, Buuuuuttttttt....
>
> Scenario: 1500 project motor, and me never having ventured so deeply into
> the works of an engine. Motor is in pieces...time to install rear oil
> seal....It appears that the seal just pushes securely into place, but my
> mind is curious, as it seems like that neat little groove with what looks
> like a spring inside should logically have something slidden into it. (ok,
> make obvious jokes here...)
>
> Would someone be so kind as to tell me the intricate details of the affairs
> of an oil seal??? Thanks in advance!
>
> Will
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