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#1
12-17-2021, 09:07 PM
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Timing cover seal
What was the last year Pontiac used a rope seal in the front timing cover? Can the cover be machined for the later metal and rubber seal?
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#2
12-17-2021, 09:10 PM
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Do you mean and also to run a late 67 anc up balancer?
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#3
12-17-2021, 09:35 PM
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no, early balancer
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#4
12-17-2021, 10:30 PM
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I know they used a cork seal on a spring loaded pc inside the timing cover up to about mid 63 but never seen a "rope"seal?Tom
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#5
12-17-2021, 11:21 PM
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Iv`e seen the rope seal on many Buicks. Never saw one on the Pontiacs.
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12-17-2021, 11:22 PM
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My mistake I thought it was rope. Can the cover be machined for later seal?
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#7
12-17-2021, 11:33 PM
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Yes, it can be modified for the later seal. There's a thread here somewhere with all the details. I'll see if I can find it if someone doesn't beat me to it first.
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#8
12-18-2021, 02:42 AM
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Contact member Bill Hanlon for details on the installation of a lip seal in place of the old cork seal.
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#9
12-18-2021, 12:40 PM
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Jack' is suggesting that you look here http://www.pontiacsafari.com/L1Garag...ealUpgrade.pdf
The alignment tool is available for a $50 deposit (cheerfully refunded when I get the tool back) + you pay the freight both ways. Your engine will be the 14th that it has been used on and no complaints yet. Don't be afraid of my references to my '57 GMC. It came from the factory with a '57 Pontiac 347 V8. Send the $50 check and your mailing address to: Bill Hanlon 949 Funf Kinder Rd Fredericksburg Tx 78624
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12-18-2021, 03:24 PM
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This is the first 1962 or earlier Pontiac engine I have had apart. From the above link I gather there are no alignment sleeves like the later engines. If I can find a machine shop to bore the cover at a reasonable price and decide to do the job I will contact Bill and take him up on his generous offer. Thanks to everyone.
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#11
12-28-2021, 07:35 PM
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Dan: Your check arrived yesterday. The alignment tool is in the mail as of 3PM today. USPS tracking number is 9505513275171362758608
USPS priority mail shipping was $11.95. Should be there Fri9day.
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#12
12-28-2021, 08:06 PM
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And this is why I like this forum. Well done Bill!
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02-24-2022, 08:23 PM
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Dan:
The alignment tool came home today. I'll get a check for your $50 - $11.95 shipping that I paid into tomorrow's mail. I hope all went well. Thanks for replacing the shipping box. It had been used for the last 5 or so "customers" and was getting a bit ratty.
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