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Old 10-19-2006, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by easystep
I know Keith Craft on his FE builds machines all the blocks he does for a single-piece rear main seal. If you are going to pull your engine, you may want to think about this. It's supposed to cut down on leaks from this area considerably.
You must be thinking of a smallblock...the later models ('85 or so up) come with a one-piece rear seal, which takes a modified crank. Can't be done on an FE.

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