Rear Main Seal: Split at the Main Cap or...

[Blown&Injected]

Clock the seal to cause a solid piece of seal where the cap joins the block?

I plan to fill the sides about 25% with Ultra Black and then using rubber bars and steel pin - I believe I've read that some say to fill the sides only with Ultra Black???

Thanks,
Steve

 

[Lee_Burough]

Check here, it may answer some of your questions.

 

[Red Regal T]

I c-ock it off (sounds dirty) about a quarter inch. I use ultra gray....I think it's permatex, but I don't use the rubber plugs. Never had a problem.

 

[Lee Thompson]

Yes and no

I have done both ways, no leaky either way.

 

[Blown&Injected]

Lee, your post could be interpreted as dirty too!!!

I have not had a problem doing it the normal way (had to keep up the theme in this thread) but it does look like it would be a more solid seal if it were clocked.

It sounds like the page linked to recommends sealer on the mating surface between the cap and block!?!?!?