3-48 ENGINE AND ENGINE WERHAUL
Fig. 173 Insert a caliper gage into the lifter bore and measure
the diameter Fig.^175 Carefully tap the old seal from the retainer
Fig. 174 A micrometer will measure the outside lifter diam
- Standard oil clearance—0.0009-0.0020 inch (0.024-0.050m
- Maximum oil clearance—0.0028 inch (0.07mm)
- If the oil clearance is greater than maximum, replace the lifter
essary, replace the cylinder head.
Rear Main Seal
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
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» See Figures 175,176,177 and 178
If the rear oil seal retainer is not installed to the block, use a tapedliended
screwdriver and hammer to remove the oil seal. Apply multipurpose tease
to the new oil seal lip. Using a seal driver, tap the seal into place. Be rareful
not to install it slantwise.
If the rear oil seal retainer is installed on the cylinder block, using Iji
knife, cut off the lip of the seal. Using a taped ended pry tool, pry the pld
seal out of the retainer, inspect the oil seal lip contacting surface of the
crankshaft for cracks or damage. Apply multipurpose grease to the ne
seal, then tap the seal in place with a seal installer. Be careful not to i
the seal slantwise.
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Fig. 176 Use the proper sized driver to seat the seal
Cut Position
Fig. 177 Cut off the oil seal lip, then pry the seal out of the
retaining plate