308 rear main sealing involving wood & packing (string) and/or use of Dodge 318 2-pc neoprene seals

[Deleted User]

Asking for guidance please:

I have a Best (brand) full gasket set, Hudson 308.

I suspect maybe lost instructions; may be it did not have specific instructions on how to correctly seal a Hudson rear main, like Hudson did at the factory.

Here's thanking you in advance, on where the wooden pcs go, the string goes; is any black hi-temp RTV necessary ???

and, all other pertinent details.

=> I'd prefer to use the Dodge 318 neoprene 2-pc seal, considered by some as the ultimate seal.

This info may be some where on this site and a link (URL) will explain the proper procedures and options.

PAULARGETYPE

ME TOO THEY ARE EASY TO DO JUST TRIM OFF THE EARS THAT ARE ON THE SEALE AND CHEAP THE NEW ON DALE COOPER SELLS IS IN THE $35 RANGE NAPA HAS THE MOPAR ONE FOR AROUND $10

[Deleted User]

I have a great idea; maybe someone will make a video of properly installing the rear main seal using state-of-the-art techniques/materials, including the Dodge 318 2-pc neoprene seal and upload it onto YouTube.

Richie

m6ride, that's a great idea, I'd like to see that too. I'm in the process of rebuilding the 308 out of the 53 Hornet. Richie.

Courtesy Man

I suspect I am in for a rude awakening as I have been stockpiling sticks, twigs, twine and feathers in an effort to corner the market - now you tell me this is for naught ? Gert Kristiansen

Ol racer

I put a dab of Black RTV where I trimed off the Mopar Seal Ears then pack the String & Wood into grooves using a punch. I try to get most of the String into the caps but there's usually more material then will fit. I use some more Black RTV too. .

[Deleted User]

The info listed below as apparently the correct rear seals for the 318/5.2L engine, plus the correct ones for interchange to Hudson 232/262/308, thereby replacing the graphite-impregnated black rope seal .

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1967 has the "ears"

1967 DODGE CORONET 5.2L 318cid V8 : Engine : Crankshaft Main Bearing Gasket Set
VICTOR REINZ Part # JV606 Material: Rubber

Price $9.91
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2002 has NO EARS TO TRIM OFF

2002 DODGE RAM 1500 VAN 5.2L V8 : Engine : Crankshaft Main Bearing Gasket Set
VICTOR REINZ Part # JV1607 Material: Rubber

Price $12.81
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note =>above info from www.rockauto.com