Im going to be tackling the fun task of replacing the front shaft [balancer] seal, tips anyone? I dont even know what type of seal it is, rope seal is it?



"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"

Normal drive -on seal. You just need to remove front balancer to get to it. Check the balancer for wear. You may need to get a stainless steel sleeve to repair if worn.

Ol'ford nutCentral Iowa

56 Vic w/292 & 4 spd.

Since the seal is driven in from the inside of the front timing chain cover, that will have to come off also. Don't forget to order a new cover gasket in addition to the seal.

6 VOLTS/POS. GRD. NW INDIANA

A "front timing cover gasket kit" will include seal,timing cover gasket,water pump gasket and partial oil pan gasket and a fuel pump gasket.Better idea to buy the kit.

  

As long as your there, check the timing chain for wear.

Dan      Kingman Az.      86409

Talkwrench Y-Guy:     When re-installing the front cover, it's important to center the

            cover as best you can or you will be leaking again. If you align the base of the

            cover with the bottom edge of the block, that will be very close. Ford

            had a "Guide Tool" to do this, but I've never seen one.

                                           Hope this helps

                                                 Bill

Bill

Pelham,Al

Thanks guys I do have a full engine kit, Felpro one. I just didnt know which seal it was in the kit and I didn't want to come up short if I started. Thought I would check to see if there was any "hidden" problems when do it.

SO what the best way to check if the timing chain is worn?



"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"

The shop manual gives a spec of a 1/2in. deflection. You didn't say how many miles you have on the vehicle, but I would think if the engine has 25k on it I would go ahead and replace it. As long as you've disassembled it that far I would replace it. Unless you plan on a major rebuild in the future.

Dan      Kingman Az.      86409

Seems like I best add that to the list.. Car has done what is supposed to be 93,000 original miles...

IS it hard to get the cam out once that far ?



"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"

It's not hard to get it out. You have a bit farther to go to get the cam. and you'll have to go still a little farther, if you plan to swap it, lifters and all. Intake, valley cover, valve covers, push rods, distributor, and oil pan, at least.


Lawrenceville, GA