Before dropping my crank down on my block, is there anything I should do first? Thanks Dana

Make sure to have your bearings lubed with assembly lube.

Next thing is to be ready to install the rear main seal if doing it per the articles on the board.

Technically, i do a 'test fit' without the rear main installed, torque it and check my runout (since I run a clutch, if this is too much, then I have to dig through the crank pile for a better one...), then pull it and install the rear main seal.

After you torque it all down, roll the crank and check for tightness, it shouldn't take too much effort to turn the crank over at this stage, if it's "stuck" something isn't right.

-D.Idiot

Is the crank reground or used?
DD

Everything is done, when I install rear seal flat goes toward outside correct? Also I just put the one seal in then crankshaft correct? Everything is lubed. Thanks again, There will be more questions comin.[/b]

The flat edge faces to the inside of the engine, the sloped edge faces outward.
DD

That seal is a new one to me..

Look at this
rear main seal pic
With our thanks to the doc once again!

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1963 AP5 Valiant 225 PB 904 Stock except extractors & 2 1/4 inch exhaust.


1962 S series valiant 225 PB auto. factory every thing. Full restoration job.
Currently on hold till AP5 is on the road.