170 straight six rear main seal

[Bdhand]

Anybody got a RUBBER 2 piece rear main seal for a 170 straight six. Can't find one anywhere in the US!!

 

[fordfan]

I just completely built an early '66 170 and I didn't realize there was a gasket shortage. Of course, I used a complete gasket kit from FelPro. That's crazy you cant find one. Have you tried a complete gasket kit ?

 

[Bdhand]

No. Do you happen to have the part number for it

 

[TNcowboy]

Rock auto has the gasket set in Felpro
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=124882

Rear seal alone in Victor Reinz
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=11472781&cc=1403255&pt=5604&jsn=513&jsn=513

 

[Bdhand]

I have the rope seal but I want the rubber two piece

 

[svastano]

I have the rope seal but I want the rubber two piece

Word of caution, Felpro has sourced it rubber re-main seals from China, I had 2 bad from them. They look great going in. Pre-lubed them. Run the motor for 15-20 minutes and they are toast. Pulled it apart and the seal was torn both times. Got a USA made seal from my machine shop guy and good to go.

 

[Bdhand]

Svastano does he have any more seals. If you could get me his info I can reach out to him

 

[Bdhand]

Found two at a local auto parts store so I should be good. Thank the Lord!!!

 

[CraigS]

Couldn't find one anywhere in the US, but there were two at the local auto parts store??

 

[Bdhand]

Well you know

 

[TNcowboy]

I have the rope seal but I want the rubber two piece

Sorry
Missed that

 

[Bdhand]

I searched all the parts stores in two counties and of course all over the internet then today at work I happened to remember one small mom and pop parts store across the county. Called them and they had two so I bought them!!

 

[chrlsful]

many R again goin back to put the new rope in, don't hafta remove the pin either.