rope seal on a pre 1918 crankshaft

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rope seal on a pre 1918 crankshaft

Post by Don ellis » Thu Mar 31, 2022 12:24 pm

Can I use the Model A rope seal on a 1911 or pre 18 pan and front cover?
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Re: rope seal on a pre 1918 crankshaft

Post by Mark Gregush » Thu Mar 31, 2022 12:28 pm

See post below. Learned something new. :)
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Re: rope seal on a pre 1918 crankshaft

Post by Don ellis » Thu Mar 31, 2022 12:31 pm

I haven't had time to go out and verify but I read the groove for it was smaller in the early cars.
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Re: rope seal on a pre 1918 crankshaft

Post by RGould1910 » Thu Mar 31, 2022 1:51 pm

Wont work on cars of mine 1910 and 1912. Too fat.
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Re: rope seal on a pre 1918 crankshaft

Post by Don ellis » Thu Mar 31, 2022 2:27 pm

Thanks , that means it won’t work on my 11’s
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Re: rope seal on a pre 1918 crankshaft

Post by RajoRacer » Thu Mar 31, 2022 3:34 pm

I believe the smaller seals are available - try Lang's.
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Re: rope seal on a pre 1918 crankshaft

Post by Craig Leach » Thu Mar 31, 2022 3:36 pm

Chaffin's has them also #3012EC.
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Re: rope seal on a pre 1918 crankshaft

Post by ABoer » Thu Mar 31, 2022 4:03 pm

For a long time I use an oilseal for the crankshaft,.and glue them to the engine block and timing cover , with JB weld
And also the normal feld style seal .

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