Any tips for installing LA timing cover seal?

make sure the OD is the same as the ID of the seal (correct part) . IIRC the seal has a rubber coating that will cause a friction fit in the cover. I used a block of wood, center it and smack it. Make sure its started and then pound it home. Its not that hard to seat it.

I'll measure tomorrow. The seal does have the red coating on it. I was using the edge of a 2x4 and the seal was digging in.
I'll cut a small block and lay it on it's side. Looking to get the front end buttoned up tomorrow.