Info needed: rear main rope seal replacement on 216 engine

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12-03-20, 12:47

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rear main rope seal replacement on 216 engine

Has anyone replaced the rope seal with a new neoprene type seal on the 216 engine?

While I have my engine in bits, my mechanic friend and I were looking at machining the rear of the block to take a modern seal. Is it worth it? any pitfalls?

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