Rear main seal direction 304

[nes138]

as per the title there is a taper on the neoprene seal I have. It’s Kelpro and want to know which way it faces.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/4Nz6dhNAQkkCuULs6

 

[Smitty]

.. all explained here
with pics

https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/304-neoprene-rear-main-seal.222418/

 

[nes138]

I seam to have a different seal.

 

[EYY]

.. all explained here
with pics

https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/304-neoprene-rear-main-seal.222418/

There aren’t really any solid answers in that thread. Seem like there’s a bit of machine work involved but that depends on who you speak to. Don’t think I’d be comfortable running the neo seal with a knurled crank. Tbh I’m comfortable with a rope seal even though they take a bit of time and effort to fit.

 

[Smitty]

There aren’t really any solid answers in that thread. Seem like there’s a bit of machine work involved but that depends on who you speak to. Don’t think I’d be comfortable running the neo seal with a knurled crank. Tbh I’m comfortable with a rope seal even though they take a bit of time and effort to fit.

huh...??
pics in that link show the correct installed position for the seal

 

[nes138]

These are clearer photos. I don’t know what direction they go in in.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/GY48Z5Cu4Dcd9ney5
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Mb9whRNhaBvd73vq7
Otherwise I’ll just go grab a rope seal.


I used this one and it chewed the **** out If it. https://photos.app.goo.gl/UJkVTvKZNY823PSb9

 

[_R_J_K_]

I can't help, but this is an interesting watch on the installation of a rope seal if you haven't seen it before-

Makes some interesting recommendations at the end.

 

[nes138]

I’ve seen that before. Thanks.

I grabbed a rope seal from bursons 460284F 7x9x150mm and it looks way to big. Has silver crap all over it too.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/5YnMgf19s6hdwBwq5

Here’s the neoprene one I have
https://photos.app.goo.gl/oFU1qbqXBf3D72JKA

I think the rope is a whole crank out job but I can slip the neo one around

 

[EYY]

huh...??
pics in that link show the correct installed position for the seal

Op has a different seal

 

[EYY]

I’ve seen that before. Thanks.

I grabbed a rope seal from bursons 460284F 7x9x150mm and it looks way to big. Has silver crap all over it too.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/5YnMgf19s6hdwBwq5

Here’s the neoprene one I have
https://photos.app.goo.gl/oFU1qbqXBf3D72JKA

I think the rope is a whole crank out job but I can slip the neo one around

They’re covered in graphite. Watch the come racing video on how to fit the rope seals. You need to trim them.