SCAT 408 stroker crankshaft rear main seal leak

yellow rose said

How much of the seal is proud when it’s in the FP and block? If you have a block that has been line honed you need to shorten the seal so you have about .005-.-010 and no more. If you have more than that, it will force the seal out of round when you torque the cap down.

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HEY ROSE , SPLAIN THAT A LITTLE BETTER TO ME .
My 440/505 was only changed about .003 , according to the machinist that did it ,
(only took .003 to zero deck it too) > a .005 under timing chain was a ***** to get on, and still is tite to this day .
I have been fighting oil leaks from day one , even replaced the rear main cap with a billet one that fit perfect ----------thanks Bob