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I've only replaced one other seal before but I get the general idea.. When I mean it was loose I mean I put oil around it and was able to push it in the hole with my fingers.. I used a 38mm socket to tap it in square but it moved around in that cover like it was too small by just a little.Not being condescending...
I assume you're fairly new to the 'gently installing seals' game...
I've been wrong before...
That being said...you can't just hammer them home...requires patience, love, and a block of wood. And patience...
You probably cracked the front cover, or in the case of olden days SBC and SBF's, distorted the holy jeebus out of it...
Make sure you didn't over-tighten the flange bolts...that'll do it too...
Might need a 'sleeve and seal kit' otherwise...
Best of luck!
A likely scenario...might have been in the wrong slot in the shelf/bin, and counter guy didn't verify the part number.
I verified today that it's the correct seal.. What do I do now? I guess try another? I can't warranty it cause they say it was improper installation.
The first seal I tried was from the local ford dealer. The second was national brand.
It sure as hell wasn't the correct seal if it does not fit!!! It had one in it that fit before you took it out. You need one like the old one.
Lol definitely not. The old one crumbled when I had the cover out so I have no clue the interference fit it had. I have 3 different deals from the ford dealer.. Paid for one. He said to bring back the ones that don't fit. I'll try in a day or so.It sure as hell wasn't the correct seal if it does not fit!!! It had one in it that fit before you took it out. You need one like the old one.
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