Chevrolet 216 rope seal? Yes or No?

[Phil Waterman]

Originally Posted by Richard Farrant

Phil, I can't see how you could fit a Speedisleeve to a crank as usually the flywheel flange is larger than the seal path.

Hi Richard

You are thinking of the rear main bearing face, which you are correct can not be sleeved. Take look at the two photos, I'll try and get the Speedi-sleeve part number think I have it out in the shop.

Pretty simple to drive the sleeve on with the tool provided then you break off the and peal off the drive flange.
216 crank sleeve.jpg 216 crank sleeve on .jpg

Also have include picture of sleeve for the other end. Going with speedi-sleeves is a good fix if the engine is not be fully rebuilt.

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Cheers Phil