Rear Main seal R&R check list

[1966 dart wagon]

Alright well my rear main seal didnt like 20psi of boost on the stock garret and it blew out at the track about a month ago, finally i have some time to replace the seal this weekend, bummer since i wont be making it to the lincoln NE mopar meet but i have to get this done. Ok so pull trans, im going to install a new input shaft seal, i noticed at times my trans/to bearing makes a slight grumble noise, like it did before i did the clutch swap, should i replace that, its a TU to bearing and has very low miles on it. Im also going to remove my BS and install a 2.2 pan and pickup too, so for the list:

timken rear main seal
Felpro oil pan gasket
Timken input shaft seal
mopar Anaerobic sealer (or similar)
7mm tap for bs oil hole and a plug

Thats about the only thing else i can think of any thoughts?

I worked on a van that we thought needed a rear main, but was just an oil pan gasket after I inspected it this way. Turns out the front motor mount had come loose and was making contact with the oil pan, it caused the oil pan to bend slightly right in the middle of the part that goes under the rear seal retainer. Pulled the pan straightened it, and installed with a new gasket and the problem was solved.

also noticed this in another discussion thread i have the same problem also, but the oil is coming off of the inspection cover so i'll check that out too

also at the time it blew, my pcv system was hooked up with a catch can (homemade air compressor style) im not sure if it was venting enough so now im running it "gus" style hose down to ground with some steel wool in the line

[HoverFish]

I'd be surprised if the rear main blew out before anything (everything?) else did. I know mine is TIGHT.

That list looks pretty good, I'd add a shorter bolt and a washer to fit in one of the BS mounting holes, and the washer overlapping the BS oil hole plug.

[crazymadbastard]

There is an aluminum collar that the TOB rides on that you should replace the dealer sells it for $35 if yours is worn,it also comes with the input shaft seal. Would be a good idea to set the end play on that shaft too.

[TopDollar69]

http://www.turbovan.net/balshaft.html

[1966 dart wagon]

Thanks Ben,

http://polybushings.com/pages/plughole.html

this is what i was talking about, but instead of using a 'plate' I was just going to use a washer on the bolt to make it cover the oil hole. I believe i have a tap so I'll probably just do it that way

[1966 dart wagon]

this will ruin your day well im off to block off my oil hole for the bs, then install my 2.2 pan and pickup. Looks like I'll have to wait till monday to find someone to weld my trans

[tryingbe]

Which transmission?

[1966 dart wagon]

Which transmission?

a555 trans