The best alternative is to machine the timing cover to take a 'modern' lip-type
seal. BCS has pre-machined covers
exchange.
Your felt seal may work a little better when it gets saturated, but you'll
likely still have a pretty bad leak.
Bob
On 4/18/2011 6:56 PM, Jose Vicente Vargas wrote:
> I just fired my engine after a total rebuilt and have a terrible oil leak (
> more like a spill) in the front oil seal in the crankshaft. I used the moss
> oil seal that is made of felt.
>
> Is there a substitute for this felt oil seal ?
>
> Should Ii run the engine for how long praying that the leak stops....
>
> Thanks
>
> Jose
>
>
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