School Me! Rope Style Oil Seal

When I have needed to do a rope seal, I used a wooden bare hammer handle and
just rolled the rope seal in the block moving up one side and down the other. You
want to take your time, and make sure it is as firm and tight as possible in the block! Just
be very careful when it comes time to cut the seal ends as straight as you can, and flush with the block. Good luck with your install!