Timing cover seal install?

[CUDA JAS]

Anyone have any tips on installing the timing cover seal on a smally (the seal around the crank snout).

My timing cover gasket kit came with a think felt washer...is that to cushin the timign cover while I drive in the seal?

Thanks,

Jsson

[Chryco Psycho]

the felt gasket is used in farm equipment / high dust environment , not needed for street use
you need a seal driver or or a block of wood to spread the load over the entire seal as it is driven in so it will go in straight

[CUDA JAS]

Thanks,

Jason

[jimynick]

the felt gasket is used in farm equipment / high dust environment , not needed for street use
you need a seal driver or or a block of wood to spread the load over the entire seal as it is driven in so it will go in straight
   Princess Auto and spend a wee bit more and buy the metal set, it'll drive bearing races, too. A dab of Lubriplate on the outside and on the inr lip is a good thing too. Listen for the sound change when it seats. RTV at the surfaces where it meets the oil pan.

[UKcuda]

I need to do mine as well.  I remember the last one I did was with the timing cover on the bench and it was really tight to get in.  Anybody got any special tips on doing this in situ ??