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Re: [oletrucks] Rear main seal replacement

To: Rob Steinmetz <rstein@sssnet.com>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Rear main seal replacement
From: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Sun, 12 Dec 1999 18:39:29 -0500
The nice thing about GMC's (IMO) is that they have insert bearings. Our own Bob
ADler has a thorough article in this months This Old Truck on replacing the
seals. Worth sending for a copy if your not in a big hurry.

Grant
50 Chevy 3100
52 GMC 150

Rob Steinmetz wrote:

>     Could someone explain how to replace a rear main seal in a 1950 228 GMC?
> The engine has babbit-poured bearings, and I am unsure how to take the crank
> out without damaging the bearing surface.  Is it possible to loosen all the
> bearing caps to allow the crank to move out of the way of the rope seal?
>     I bought a replacement rope seal from NAPA for the repair.  Is this a
> good quality seal, or is there a better type available?  I don't want to do
> this job twice if I can help it.
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959



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