Sirs:
After much research and debate and finally the cost factor. I was planning on re powering with indmar 5.7's, My mechanic and several other "chrysler guys"- talked me into replacing the rear seal in place of the re-power.
My situation is a 28 rampage express with twin counter rotating 360's, which run strong and cool. My only issue is the port motor( standard rotation) leaks oil from the rear seal. not enough to be a lubrication issue but enough to make the bilge a mess and generally tweek my already tweeked OCD.
My mechanic has done this type of thing before( but not for a few years), My slip mate who has 360's has done it a few times as well, so between the two I think we have enough experience to get it done.
My questions to the experts is:
1-chance of success in stopping the leak?
2-rope or rubber?
3-what if anything else should I do when we drop the pan? ( oil pump?)
4-who makes the best parts and where? ( felpro,mopar performance?)
Ideally I want this to last at least 2 seasons before I can get the re-power done.
any and all input will be appreciated!
Greg-
After much research and debate and finally the cost factor. I was planning on re powering with indmar 5.7's, My mechanic and several other "chrysler guys"- talked me into replacing the rear seal in place of the re-power.
My situation is a 28 rampage express with twin counter rotating 360's, which run strong and cool. My only issue is the port motor( standard rotation) leaks oil from the rear seal. not enough to be a lubrication issue but enough to make the bilge a mess and generally tweek my already tweeked OCD.
My mechanic has done this type of thing before( but not for a few years), My slip mate who has 360's has done it a few times as well, so between the two I think we have enough experience to get it done.
My questions to the experts is:
1-chance of success in stopping the leak?
2-rope or rubber?
3-what if anything else should I do when we drop the pan? ( oil pump?)
4-who makes the best parts and where? ( felpro,mopar performance?)
Ideally I want this to last at least 2 seasons before I can get the re-power done.
any and all input will be appreciated!
Greg-