Beating a dead horse (rear main seal controversy)

I tried oiling up the seals. Would get the retainer close to seating and seals would push out a slight amount. Tried it about 10 x with the same result. That's why I was thinking if I could contract the retainer slightly in the freezer it may help slightly. If it doesn't work I have a caulking gun loaded with black Right Stuff like you suggest Kim
take all and slide off to one side as **** to where gap is 1/4 to one side or the other have 340 440 do as good .