Front main seal replacement

[Chris2590]

I’ve done some searching online and can’t find much info on replacing the front main seal. Any special tools or parts needed? How much of a pita is the job? Any help would be great


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[Magnum PD]

Some have a wear sleave or you can put a wear sheave on the front balancer

 

[Chris2590]

Ok what about buying the lpop cover with the gasket. Is that needed?


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[rusty1161]

The Melling M208 oil pump comes with the cover and new seal. It wouldn’t hurt to change it all while you’re in there.

http://www.riffraffdiesel.com/melling-m208-low-pressure-oil-pump-lpop/

Rusty

 

[Chris2590]

Ahh so that would come with everything I needed?


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[DEEZUZ]

Man it's been so long that the only thing I recall about the job is to put a dab of rtv on the keyway when assembling

 

[Chris2590]

Lol well that helps a little. I found the riffraff instructions online. It just seems like a lot of specialty tools to rent


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[Magnum PD]

You need a harmonic balancer puller to get access to the pump.

 

[rusty1161]

All you should need is the balancer puller/installer. You can borrow/rent it from a local auto parts chain store for free most of the time. The rest is common tools unless your balancer is grooved.

Rusty

 

[Chris2590]

Ok thank you and if it is they make wear rings


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[Arisley]

Yep, simply put the balancer in the freezer and the wear ring in the oven.