The oil seal has a metallic ring on one side and rubber on the other. Which side go toward the engine?

 

the open side has the metal spring in it goes toward engine

 

Desert,

Hello friend, there is an update to the usual crank seal that you are talking about, you can no longer see the gar-lock spring from the rear open area. It is sealed completely and the is a metal ring completely enclosing the guts of the seal, now understanding the updated seal, the metal part still goes to the engine side.

I use a hammer and large socket of the same O.D. of the seal to start to press it into place, then I use a 1/4" or 3/8" extension to drive it somewhat deeper into the hole, a little deeper than flush with the outer edge of the crank hole in the block. You may wish to use some loctite or RTV around the outer diameter but it also is not required.

Duane in Japan

 

hello Duane ..

did not realize that there was an new style seal thanks for updating me on the update buddy