Replacing Seals and Gaskets

[I66coupe]

I have the engine out of my '66. I'm swapping to a T5 and while the engine is on the stand, I figure its a good time to replace the rear main seal among other things. I have to replace the oil pan anyway. I thought I would do the front seal also. Is there a tech article I can read about this? I don't have any kind of manual. Feel free to scan and email any info you might have.

I have lots of mechanical experience but have not done this on a 200 yet. I figure its pretty straight forward but thought I would ask if there's anything I should watch out for. Thought I would check the timing chain also. May just go with a double-roller and be done with it. Anyone know where I can get one?

My engine only has 41k original miles on it but I thought changing to a roller chain would be cheap insurance.

 

[Anonymous]

You can get the double roller from Mike at fordsixparts!

One thing to check is see if there is any wear on the harmonic balancer "snout" if there is install a seal saver so you dont get a oil leak there!

Might be a good time to install a new oil pump/clean pickup screen since youre right there also!

Later,

Doug