340 rear main seal leak/gush

Dan the man said
My intention was not to start a uproar over the installation of a seal, I just was saying what I did in the past and it worked I'm not saying that it's the right way or the wrong way to install the seal. I don't remember how many I have offset or how many I put in the normal way. I will say this for sure, it's important that all surfaces be cleaned and inspect the seal for defects.

See post 22 Dan.

This is why it’s just not worth it to tell people there is right way to do **** because they’ve done it wrong forever and it works so they keep doing it despite overwhelming evidence.

There is a correct way to fit a two piece seal. Offsetting isn’t it.

But carry on. It works right?

Superstition is a bad way to build engines.