Crank seal which way?

[Slappy]

Does the crank seal install from back side of timing cover or the front on a small block 360. The reason I ask is I bought a chrome timing cover from a member here and when they chromed it they left the old seal in. I dont want to damage anything removing it. Looks like it comes out the front.

 

[dodgetkboy78]

Back.

 

[oldkimmer]

...........up 2 77-8 out the back..............78-9 up ..out the front.........kim.........