Hi,
I am swapping the 3FE in my 89 FJ 62 for another 3FE that I purchased and while I was replacing the rear crank seal I ran into a head scratcher. The new engine seems to be missing the metal ring between the outer edge of the crank and the inner foam of the seal, you can see the difference in the pictures. Can someone provide some insight as to whether or not I can purchase that ring somewhere and install the way it sits or do I have to take the ring from the old crank and reinstall?
I am not sure if this is something that requires removing the crank and pressing the ring on or if this is something that can be installed with the crank installed or maybe its not a big deal at all if its not there (I am guessing it is a big deal). Can anyone provide some insight? TIA.
Kevin
I am swapping the 3FE in my 89 FJ 62 for another 3FE that I purchased and while I was replacing the rear crank seal I ran into a head scratcher. The new engine seems to be missing the metal ring between the outer edge of the crank and the inner foam of the seal, you can see the difference in the pictures. Can someone provide some insight as to whether or not I can purchase that ring somewhere and install the way it sits or do I have to take the ring from the old crank and reinstall?
I am not sure if this is something that requires removing the crank and pressing the ring on or if this is something that can be installed with the crank installed or maybe its not a big deal at all if its not there (I am guessing it is a big deal). Can anyone provide some insight? TIA.
Kevin