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Q & A: Moss Oil Seal

Tuesday January 03rd, 2006
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
John, I read your March, 2002 email answer to Dr. Simson regarding not using
the Moss seal and recommending that he "do the right thing" and have the
engine Align Bored and Honed.
I unfortunately have the original Moss oil seal installed which did not
work. Short of putting in the new kit or "doing the right thing" has anyone
figured out a method to make this old system work? Special materials or
modifications? I would be satisfied with the old quarter size oil puddle
that I had before the Moss seal was installed. Now it looks like the Exxon
Valdiz beached on my garage floor.
Thanks for any help.

Bill
Bill!

If that Moss seal is fitted EXACTLY correctly, if it is fitted with EXTREME
care, if your machine shop has experience in fitting them before, then it
can be successful. My personal experience is mixed -- that ... read more