front main seal

[Magnetic82]

Hello all:

About how far do I have to have the front main oil seal in the timing cover? I don't recall how far in the old one was- I took it out two months ago. Looks like it may only go in so far but thought it wise to ask.

Thanks.

[Walking-Tall]

You normally send them in to their seated position... should be a shoulder down in the bore.