383 engine main seal position

[67Vette427]

I always get mixed up on the position for the rear main seal. Does it go like that in the picture? That's the rear side of the oil seal cap.

[ShelbyDogg]

Vette,  That's right. The lip goes to the inside.  Here's a pic.

(here I am, drawing again)

Rob

[67Vette427]

Thank you Rob! They should use your drawing for their package

[ShelbyDogg]

I was actually looking at the package when I copied that drawing.   It was right on the bag that the seal was in.  You must not be using a Fel-Pro seal.

[67Vette427]

I thought they usually did have the diagram on the Fel-Pro bag but this one just has writing only on it. It came with the Fel-Pro engine overhaul gasket package. Kind of strange.. I like the diagram better... Thanks again!

[ShelbyDogg]

Glad to help out.  I just happenned to have a rear seal out when I read your post.   Go figure.

Rob

[matt63]

It's not hard to be unsure of the orientation as the Fel-Pro drawing doesn't look exactly like the seal.

[67Vette427]

  I agree with that. Some of the ones I've used before a pretty poor for something that could cause a big headache later down the road...