Where are the rope seals
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Where are the rope seals
I have a very leaky 1970 Series II E-type. I ordered seals and gaskets. I dropped the oil sump.
My problem is that I do not see any rope seals. My maint. manual and parts book do not really
show the actual location of the seals. Befor I start further disassembly I thought I would send a couple pictures and
ask advice from those with more experience.
I was told that I could "tighten" the upper rope seal by forcing 3 mil pices of the new rope seal into the ends up the upper rope seal channel
and replace the lower rope seal. This could be done without removing the crankshaft.
However, I do not see any rope seals. Do I have to remove the rear most main bearing cap?
Has my car had a conversion to eliminate the rope seals in favor of the rubber seals?
Any help would be most appreciated.
Dan..
My problem is that I do not see any rope seals. My maint. manual and parts book do not really
show the actual location of the seals. Befor I start further disassembly I thought I would send a couple pictures and
ask advice from those with more experience.
I was told that I could "tighten" the upper rope seal by forcing 3 mil pices of the new rope seal into the ends up the upper rope seal channel
and replace the lower rope seal. This could be done without removing the crankshaft.
However, I do not see any rope seals. Do I have to remove the rear most main bearing cap?
Has my car had a conversion to eliminate the rope seals in favor of the rubber seals?
Any help would be most appreciated.
Dan..
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