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    Posted: Apr/14/2021 at 7:29pm
Have to replace the rear main seal on the 401 (will remove the
engine from the car) and thought while I'm there, replace the
main bearings, if needed. Q1:  Having read other posts regarding
rear main seals, it appears that SCE makes an acceptable/
effective seal--are we still in agreement?  What about Mahle?

Also, a buddy recalls (back in the '60's!) that he used a "main bearing
roll out tool" to R & R the main bearings in his Plymouth Max Wedge.
Q2:  If the crank isn't coming out, is there such a tool for AMC engines?
I've searched and discovered nothing.


Edited by bikerfox - Apr/14/2021 at 10:20pm
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If you've searched you've found what a commercial one looks like.


But you can make them from a piece of brass brazing rod that will fit in the main journal oil holes.
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It takes 4 to 6 hours to pull the motor - if you have the tools. I attempted this just once, wasted 2 days and ended up pulling the motor anyway.
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Thanks, guys.  My ME/fabricator friend may be able to help.
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Cotter pin with the head flattened out rolls them in. If you slightly loosen all the main caps you can do it with your fingers.
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Thanks, Hurst.
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