[Fot] To scroll or not to scroll

[Bill Babcock]

Been there, done that. Only it was square an flat, not dimensions, that
counted.
On Jan 28, 2014, at 2:58 PM, Dean Tetterton <tr3a58 at verizon.net> wrote:

> Fit the flywheel to the crank before putting the crank in
> the block. Use the bolts you plan to use. If they are too long,
> file them flush. Stand the crank up on the work bench with the
> flywheel down.  A nice flat file should be in every tool box.
>
> First day in mechanist class they give you a flat file and a
> 1.125 block of mild steel. Give it back to them 1.00 and
> still square. Days before CNC...
>
> Dean T.
>
>
>
> On Jan 28, 2014, at 6:49 PM, John Styduhar wrote:
>
>> The biggest fear I have is with the flywheel bolts ripping into the seal
if
> they are too long.  Anyone have problems with ARP 206-2802 flywheel
fasteners
> and stock or aftermarket flywheels?
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Jan 28, 2014 at 6:42 PM, Joe Alexander <n197tr4 at cs.com> wrote:
>> I suspect that if your name is Hardy, Glenn or Dean, your engines won't
leak
> regardless of the seal you use. OEM, Rover, or Chris'.
>>
>> Chris' is kind of belt and suspenders, but still won't cure leaks due to
> assembly errors elsewhere or excessive blow by.
>>
>> I do like the idea of not removing the scroll from the crank and I have
had
> a long association with Viton seals as used in John Deere tractors.
>>
>> Joe Alexander
>> 645 1st Street
>> Jesup, IA 50648
>> The-vintage-racer.com
>> Gasketinnovations.com
>> Cell:  319.464.4711
>>
>>> On Jan 28, 2014, at 5:34 PM, Dean Tetterton <tr3a58 at verizon.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> I have used three of these in street engines I have built. All are
> running
>>> with no leaks. Right now I wouldn't use any thing else.
>>>
>>> Dean T.
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Jan 28, 2014, at 4:33 PM, John Styduhar wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I need some feedback from racers or engine builders on their experience
>>>> with either of the two aftermarket rear main seal kits for the TR3-4
>>>> engine.  The bottom line price is about the same and my only experience
> is
>>>> with the kit that requires scroll removal and rear main cap
> modification.
>>>> No leaks after one racing season.
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