Hello everyone here on this forum. I need to replace the rear main seal on my 52 ford 215 inline 6 engine. I have heard different opinions on this but hopefully somebody here has done this before and can tell me for sure. Can I replace the seal by just removing the oil pan and main cap? Or,do I have to pull the engine to do this job. This engine was overhauled about 15 yrs ago and I remember that it had a rope seal type but was replaced with a rubber 2 piece seal.Therefore,it does not have the rope seal anymore.I am hoping that I can do it with the engine in the car rather than pulling the engine out.However,if its the only way this seal can be replaced,than I will start the job on Saturday. Thanks in advance for all the help I can get.