• Welcome Visitor! Please take a few seconds and Register for our forum. Even if you don't want to post, you can still 'Like' and react to posts.

Harmonic balancer seal 4.0 ohv


cdxhizors

New Member
Joined
Dec 20, 2015
Messages
86
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
Bloomington, IN
Vehicle Year
1997
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
4.0 OHV
Transmission
Manual
Ok I lied. I messed with it today.. All 3 ford seals could be pushed straight in by hand with a little motor oil to lube it up. The most expensive national seal @14.99 fit like normal. Those ford seals cost 40 before tax. What gives?
 


jeremysdad

New Member
ASE Certified Tech
Joined
Nov 19, 2014
Messages
354
Reaction score
3
Points
0
Vehicle Year
1993
Make / Model
Ford
Transmission
Manual
jeremysdad said:
Quick google search reveals multiple part numbers based on year...take the cover with you...

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=94 ramger 4.0 crank seal

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=2001 ranger 4.0 crank seal
Click to expand...
Dealer's don't verify whether you have the correct timing cover for your year model. They give you the part for what originally came in the vehicle.

Thus the recommendations to take the seal/cover with you.
 
AndyB.

AndyB.

Active Member
Joined
May 26, 2014
Messages
468
Reaction score
142
Points
43
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Transmission
Automatic
How deeply did you install the new seal? The Ford tool sets it about 7/16" below flush. I'm assuming the National seal had a metal exterior that gets deformed as the seal is installed and the Ford seal had a ridged, rubber outer ring. It might be the hole in the front cover is tapered and the seal tightens as it is installed to the proper depth.

I've only installed seals with the Ford tool, the forcing screw doesn't take much force at all to seat the seal.
 

cdxhizors

New Member
Joined
Dec 20, 2015
Messages
86
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
Bloomington, IN
Vehicle Year
1997
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
4.0 OHV
Transmission
Manual
AndyB. said:
How deeply did you install the new seal? The Ford tool sets it about 7/16" below flush. I'm assuming the National seal had a metal exterior that gets deformed as the seal is installed and the Ford seal had a ridged, rubber outer ring. It might be the hole in the front cover is tapered and the seal tightens as it is installed to the proper depth.

I've only installed seals with the Ford tool, the forcing screw doesn't take much force at all to seat the seal.
Click to expand...
The old seal left a ridge of dirt.. I left that ridge and pushed the seal up to it. I cleaned everything up to that ridge though.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Members online

Total: 730 (members: 4, guests: 726)

Member & Vendor Upgrades

For a small yearly donation, you can support this forum and receive a 'Supporting Member' banner, or become a 'Supporting Vendor' and promote your products here. Click the banner to find out how.

Latest posts

Truck of The Month


Shran
April Truck of The Month

Recently Featured

Want to see your truck here? Share your photos and details in the forum.

Follow TRS On Instagram

Latest Album Photos

Hunters
20240409_190831.jpg
20240409_190818.jpg
20240409_180824.jpg
20240409_182648.jpg
20240409_181010.jpg
20240408_175026.jpg
99 Ranger
20200706_161414.jpg
20240207_155117.jpg
20240207_155111.jpg
20240207_154537 - Copy.jpg

TRS Events

25th Anniversary Sponsors

Check Out The TRS Store


Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Sponsored Ad


Amazon Deals

Top