318 Rear main seal question

[John_Lemon]

Replacing the rear main and oil pump on a 72, 318. The top seal went in fairly easily however it does not come around flush to the bottom of the block. It's recessed roughly 3/16" on each side. I thought it should come around flush to mate with the bottom seal. Thoughts?

 

[LeeinRI]

Does one half of the seal have built in side seals? Some of those seals have a longer radius so the seal ends mate within the seal bore. Just like we do with 360 seals when we offset the ends.

 

[krazykuda]

Any pictures??? What type of seal are you using??? rope, rubber???

 

[John_Lemon]

Any pictures??? What type of seal are you using??? rope, rubber???

Thanks for the input. Problem solved. Parts store gave me the wrong damn seal. It's in now.

 

[LeeinRI]

Thanks for the input. Problem solved. Parts store gave me the wrong damn seal. It's in now.

Let me guess, magnum seal?

 

[pishta]

yeah, that wasnt right. They are supposed to fit flush with a better fit being a little high, little low on opposite sides.

 

[John_Lemon]

Let me guess, magnum seal?

Not sure what the one he gave me was for. This idiot could have given me something for an Audi for all I know. The regular guy I go to and trust at this NAPA was off when I picked this up. Had to deal with a second stringer. All good now. The pan is all freshly painted and we'll pop it on tomorrow.

Thanks again for the responses fellas.