Rear main seal

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Festes

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Hi, I put a 350 rebuilt GM engine (think they were called Target Master) in my 1984 C20. Think the motor is from the 80’s - 90’s, really not sure. Rear main seal started leaking and I Want to replace. Is there any way to tell from the motor if it has a one piece or two piece seal. Thanks
 

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A casting date would be a start. If it's a one piece you'll need to drop the transmission, if a two piece drop the oil pan.
 

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I’ll have to try and find the casting date
 

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You should be able to peek up behind the flexplate.
 

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If your flex plate has a counterweight/is balanced it's a one piece if not 2 piece.
 

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