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2935ford · 07-21-2020, 09:40 AM

Benson Thank you.

The seal (baffle) was sourced from a Model A parts dealer in Ontario and is currently the replacement part that most or all dealers are selling. He has been in business many years.
I have read and been told the new seals (baffles) may be too long and will/may need filling. Sadly these days, as I have mentioned, re pop parts are not the exact copy of originals.
The block groove is clear and clean no obstruction.
So, reducing the surface material on the seal (baffle) will be necessary for the crank to rotate properly.
I have ordered 2 more and will see if there is any difference from one to the other.

07-21-2020, 09:40 AM	#20
2935ford Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 1,013	Re: Rear Block Babbitt Benson Thank you. The seal (baffle) was sourced from a Model A parts dealer in Ontario and is currently the replacement part that most or all dealers are selling. He has been in business many years. I have read and been told the new seals (baffles) may be too long and will/may need filling. Sadly these days, as I have mentioned, re pop parts are not the exact copy of originals. The block groove is clear and clean no obstruction. So, reducing the surface material on the seal (baffle) will be necessary for the crank to rotate properly. I have ordered 2 more and will see if there is any difference from one to the other.