repalcing front main seal on bbc

[jetovatorjeff]

Is this an easy task in a jet boat with room. I could not find any directions on the net. Any diagrams or advice would be apprecitated.
Thanks

[DelawareDave]

Pull the damper, use a hook, if you have one, to pull the seal. Use a seal driver, if you have one, to drive the new one in. Put a little wipe of permatex form-a-gasket (my preference) around the outside of the seal first. Check the damper for a groove where the seal rides. If ok, the use the proper tool to push the damper back on. If there is a groove, get the seal kit that has a sleeve. DO NOT DRIVE the damper on. Use the correct tool!

[jetovatorjeff]

how many hours for a mechanic to do and what is cost?. i dont think i have the right tools or expierience.

[jetboatperformance]

Jeff with the right tools (dampner puller/installer) this job is "cake' assuming there's easy access in front of the motor ,should be around an hour Tom

[Cs19]

Jeff, are you 100% certain its the front seal?
I remember that thing leaking, is it getting worse? Cant finish the season?

[jetovatorjeff]

chris it is coming out the front. only on big nitrous runs. it can wait till winter i guess. i am just getting sick of the mess. i was going to try to put a breather on the other valve cover to see if this releives some pressure. i will check into that tool.

[jetovatorjeff]

thanks for your adivce guys.
Chris is that something you can do in the winter?

[Cs19]

jetavator, no warranty?
If your not 100% certain its that front seal, I would pull the motor and change the pan gasket and the seals. Let me know when your ready and I can recommend someone.
Chris