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Originally Posted by CoyoteStarfish
This may not apply. I'm going to throw in on it anyway.
I replaced a two piece rope seal in my 6.2L without crankshaft removal. Loosened all of my main cap bolts 1/4 turn. Used a few pieces of AWG#10 copper wire in an electric drill as a hone of sorts to chase the rope seal out. One wire at a time. As copper is softer than cast iron, it did not scar the metal.
My two cents, it worked for me. I then slid in the new rubber seals and off I went.
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There is also a tool that may work, if you're lucky. A Sneaky Pete, didn't work for me however.
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i think i would just remove the crankshaft to polish it.
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