Hi Corvairs!
I have a pretty good condition engine sheet-metal seal, but it's really stressing me out trying to fit it. I wish that I had put it on when the engine was outside the car. ARE THERE ANY OTHER OPTIONS? I'm up for another option.
LM Rear Engine Seal Options...
- GasDaddy140
- Posts: 327
- Joined: Tue Aug 19, 2014 1:57 pm
LM Rear Engine Seal Options...
Alan Duquette
Rohnert Park, CA
"When in doubt...Hit the gas!" A.J. Foyt.
1965 Corvair Corsa (field find) Project
1971 Dodge Sportsman "shorty" 318 van
2015 Nissan Juke S
Rohnert Park, CA
"When in doubt...Hit the gas!" A.J. Foyt.
1965 Corvair Corsa (field find) Project
1971 Dodge Sportsman "shorty" 318 van
2015 Nissan Juke S
- davemotohead
- Corvair of the Month
- Posts: 1175
- Joined: Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:37 pm
- Location: rosamond california
- Contact:
Re: LM Rear Engine Seal Options...
No options worth trying, I always install the seals and retainers when the engine is out leaving a little slack at the corners, But when the engine is in already, the best way to do it is snap the spring retainer on the engine tins all the way around with the seam at the rear, then start at the front middle and get the rubber in the groove of the retainer and bolt it in, then work your way around making sure the squarish part of the seat is in the correct position in the retainer, its not that hard.
-
- Posts: 63
- Joined: Thu May 04, 2017 11:31 am
Re: LM Rear Engine Seal Options...
I leave the seal on the car and attach it to the engine sheet metal before the engine is raised completely. With the engine an inch or so low, there is more finger room to attach the seal. Start in the middle front and work around. Then raise the engine and tighten nuts. Works every time.
- GasDaddy140
- Posts: 327
- Joined: Tue Aug 19, 2014 1:57 pm
Re: LM Rear Engine Seal Options...
I'm doing the engine seal after gleaning knowledge from DaveMotoHead. I didn't even know where to start. Feels good becoming a Corvair man.
Alan Duquette
Rohnert Park, CA
"When in doubt...Hit the gas!" A.J. Foyt.
1965 Corvair Corsa (field find) Project
1971 Dodge Sportsman "shorty" 318 van
2015 Nissan Juke S
Rohnert Park, CA
"When in doubt...Hit the gas!" A.J. Foyt.
1965 Corvair Corsa (field find) Project
1971 Dodge Sportsman "shorty" 318 van
2015 Nissan Juke S