'68 318 to carbed Magnum 5.2: Check my checklist
At least it was a cheap casualty.
Cheap, yes.
Fingers crossed it doesn't give me any trouble. I'm following Fel-Pro's instructions to lightly oil the mating surface, and I have the thicker, deeper flange pointing into the engine, with the thinner dust flange facing outwards. Already verified it with a photo. This block doesn't use the ears on the upper seal.
The service manual for a 1998 Magnum suggests a 5mm drop of Loctite 518 at two very specific points on the rear main cap to ensure a good seal.
I hope it works, because I sure as hell don't want to have to go back down there again. Also a bit worried whether I should grease the main bearing when I reinstall it, or whether slobbering oil all over it will be sufficient.
-Kurt