Re: 1940 282 ci engine front seal

Posted by Mr.D On 2024/6/10 16:12:38

I just completed a timing chain replacement on my 1940 110. The oil seal is the same as the 120. My engine builder friend advized me to put a thin coat of wheel bearing grease on the cork seal where it rides on the cover and to liberally apply motor oil to the timing chain and gears after it is put in place. If you look closely the bottom part of the cover gasket meets the top part of the oil pan gasket. I applied a very thin coat of silcone sealer to the gaskets and was very careful as to the way I placed it. I was fortunate to have done it correctly, no leaks. My friend told me that I would be surprized at the extra power that the new chain and gears made. Also by accident I found a you tube 10 part vidio called 1938 Packard coupe restoration by Mark Lamburt that was very helpful. I would send a link but I'm not a computer guy. Maybe next week when my 15 year old grandson visits.