ThorS Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Hi all DeSoto fans, Information required. Need to replace the rear seal on the crankshaft. So far I have removed the flywheel. Now the flange will have to come off to give me access to the seal cover. My question is: How is the flange secured to the crankshaft? Any hints will be gratefully received. Cheers, and happy motoring...... Thor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckowner Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Hi Thor I have a 1930 DeSoto, and I also have a 1929 owners manual. From my memory the rear flange is part of the crankshaft. I believe that you have to remove the oil pan, then remove the rear bearing cap and feed a new wick seal into the groove. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThorS Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 Good Afternoon Rick, Thank you for your feedback. You are quite correct, I did some deeper research yesterday and found the flange is part of the crankshaft. I did remove the flywheel to gain access to the seal cover - two parts. Fiddly job, but worth it to eliminate the annoying oil leak. Cheers, Thor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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