How do you install the timing cover seal?

[MrJLR]

Got the old one out, but don't want to mess up the new one.....
Should I just keep tapping on it or...?????

Jeff

 

[318willrun]

Lay a 2x4 across for an "even hit", and softly tap it in using a rubber hammer.

 

[MrJLR]

Lay a 2x4 across for an "even hit", and softly tap it in using a rubber hammer.

Ok...thanks!

 

[318willrun]

Put a small amount of grease on the rubber lip of the seal before you assemble the harmonic balancer to the engine.

 

[nm9stheham]

The main trick is to get the whole seal started into the hole; once started fairly evenly, it can be tapped down evenly all around.

 

[d1970]

I use a socket that is the same size of the seal and then I put some oil around the inside of the rubber seal before installing the harmonic balancer.

 

[MrJLR]

Worked great! !!

Thank you!

 

[Ottmundr]

For my 318, I put the timing cover in the oven at 250 (I used my welding gloves to carry it around, if you use the wife's oven mitts, be prepared to suffer) if I remember right, and the seal in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes. Then I tapped it in with a block of wood and hammer. It went in evenly and quite readily.