I saw something on My Classic Car recently about a new type of "rope". I think they said it was made out of Teflon and graphite and was much easier to install without leaking. I don't recall who was selling it but a search of their site may turn up something. Matt Swygert, Francis G MSgt 436 CES/CECM wrote: > I've used a 16d nail cut off to fit in the oil hole to run a main > bearing shell out. That won't bend/shear like a cotter pin. > > Replacing a rope rear seal without dropping the crank is torture! I've > done it, and getting it to not leak is tough. Such a replacement will > usually last 4-6 months. There has to be a lost art to it!! > _______________________________________________ > Amc-list mailing list > Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx > http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list > > > -- mhaas@xxxxxxx Cincinnati, OH http://www.mattsoldcars.com 1967 Rambler American wagon 1968 Rambler American sedan ================================================================= According to a February 2003 survey of Internet holdouts released by UCLA's Center for Communication Policy, people cite not having a computer as the No. 1 reason they won't go online. _______________________________________________ Amc-list mailing list Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list