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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