3” pipe or a really big socket, or a oiled up rolling pin I have even used and works great.
Don’t let your wife see that!
The best rope seal unfortunately is not made any more.
The original type was Asbestos, the new ones are fiberglass and they ware that area of the crank they ride on a lot faster then the original and to me do not seal as well.
To me they do not pack in as nice either!
I would use the one piece type seal if I were you.
Also for the pan gasket back there use the cork seal and some gasket maker .
If you do use the rope seal let the sealer you put on each end once you cut it set up full overnight before you spin the crank, and be sure to have some oil on the crank so that if any sealer touches the crank it does not stick.
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Wernher Von Braun warned before his retirement from NASA back in 1972, that the next world war would be against the ETs!
And he was not talking about 1/8 or 1/4 mile ETs!
1) 1940s 100% silver 4 cup tea server set.
Two dry rotted 14 x 10 Micky Thompson slicks.
1) un-mailed in gift coupon from a 1972 box of corn flakes.
Two pairs of brown leather flip flops, never seen more then 2 mph.
Education is what your left with once you forget things!
Last edited by steve25; 02-06-2025 at 10:42 AM.
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