You have my apologies. I was under the impression this was small block. My bad. However, the seal LIP still installs toward the engine. ....and I'd STILL use RTV regardless. It's just the same as a rear main seal man. The lip always installs towart the engine. The pressure of the crankcase pushes the lip against the crank and the balancer snout. Installed "the other way" and that same pressure opens the seal lip like a door.
