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Originally Posted by old66tiger
With all respect, I disagree with the seal replacement without removing the crank for the viton unit. For one, you need to fill the anti-rotation holes with silicone otherwise it will leak. Second, these seals seem to work best with a micro bead of sealer spread along the back bone of the seal to make up for any inconsistencies in the seal and the groove.
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My response was based on the instructions that come with the seal and only apply to 400 blocks. The anti-rotation holes, per BOP's instructions need filled on 455's because the seal doesn't always cover the width of the groove in 455 blocks.
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Will Rivera
'69 Firebird, 400/461, 290 Eddy D-Ports, HR 230/236, 4l80E, 8.5 Rear, 3.55 gears
'69 LeMans Vert, XS 350, #47 heads, TH400, 10 Bolt 3.23 gears, work in progress
‘66 Lemans, 455, 310 KRE D-Ports, HR 236/245, TH400, GV OD, 12 bolt 3.73 gears - see it here:
https://youtu.be/RP_s1wJKm_Y?si=K0NZxoTyaGcj8Dcb
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