356 front crankshaft oil seal intallation

Posted by Dave Kenney On 2009/4/22 16:20:16

In the process of changing the timing chain on my 356" engine. I also purchased a new oil seal for the chain case. The manual says to use a specific arbor tool to align the seal and it's housing on the crankshaft. Since I don't own such a tool does this seal have to be installed so precisely or can I just eyeball the alignment and hope for the best? I obviously don't want the seal to leak and I might be able to fab up a tool but hoping that I don't have to. Anyone had experience installing this seal without the tool??