<VV> Viton main seals- any problems?

[corvairs at pacifier.com]

I am starting hear of troubles with Viton seals that have been in use for
awhile - as I have pointed out numerous times Viton is a poor material for
a rotating shaft -. Having trouble with a new installation is a new one on
me.

Lon Wall
www.corvairunderground.com

> Have any of you guys happened to have had unsatisfactory results after
> installing new Viton main seals?  These were used in my recent engine
> rebuild and we are having a heck of a time. The metal surfaces are
> absolutely polished and still I am having oil leaking out the main seals
> very slowly.
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> Carlton Smith
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> Indianapolis, IN
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> 1965 Corsa Convertible- 180 Turbo
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