Will a rear seal from a V6 64-90 fit in a 215?

[richr]

Fishing around for options on the rear seal, I was advised that the seal from a 64 - 90 V6 rear neoprene seal may work to replace the rope seal in the 215. Anyone have any experience on this one?

Looking to replace the rope seal with neoprene.


Thks

Rich

[LARRY70GS]

www.rockauto lists several rear seals for a 1962 215 V-8,

Related PartsBearing Race / Seal DriverEngine Repair ManualSeal Remover Choose for Me to Minimize Cost BUICK 1962 SKYLARK 3.5L 215cid V8 Engine Crankshaft Seal Price FEL-PRO BS130442 {#RCS109, RCS605} Rear Main Seal Set / Rope Rear; 4BBL; Engine Code HI; Rear Main Seal Set; Rope Choose: [Wholesaler Closeout -- 30 Day Warranty] ($2.36) [Regular Inventory] ($5.30) * $2.36 SKF 191 {Click Info Link for Alternate/OEM Part Numbers} Seal Set Rear Choose: [Wholesaler Closeout - Private Label Pkg. - 30 Day Warranty] (Only 2 Remaining) ($5.26) [Regular Inventory] (Only 2 Remaining) ($15.07) $5.26 VICTOR REINZ JV742 {#1193151, 1379246, 8125762} Rope Packing Material: Rubber Gasket Included: Yes; Gasket Material: Rubber; Seal Material: Rope Packing; Rope Packing $5.91 NATIONAL 5591 Split Seal; Outer Diameter=6.24", Width=0.4" Rear; Split Seal Choose: [Wholesaler Closeout -- 30 Day Warranty] (Only 1 Remaining) ($6.31) [Regular Inventory] ($10.62) $6.31

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[richr]

Larry,

Thks - I am aware of those, but I am trying to find out if I can use a neoprene seal from a v6 engine to replace the rope seal.

Anybody try it with results?

Thks

Rich

[bob k. mando]

aluminumv8.com sells neoprenes for the 215.

i'm sure they've got their own stock # for that ( vendors like to keep their trade secrets ), but what they're using is certainly a standard part.

i've got part numbers for the Bu350, but i know that that has larger mains than the 215.