My 360 build

dartfreak75 said

Sorry didnt see this earlier yes i put rtv down on the rear main base then put the cap down then put a bead between the block and cap and smeared it in with my finger. I did set the middle cap first i did the middle the two ends then then 2 and 4 all three times

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Buy set the center cap I was talking about taking a rubber mallet and tapping the crankshaft forward to set that center cap alignment for the thrust side of the crankshaft.

I personally don't smear a bunch of silicone in that rear main seal Groove either. I just put a dab on the end of the rear seal so that it's seals when you pulled it all up tight. And I stagger the seal halves like you have done.