AMC 360 rear main bearing oil seal manufacturers good, better, best & any tips

[Turbogus]

Greetings all,
I had a few projects pending but this takes the taco for the time being.
I'm having to revisit the rear main seal, a local shop took care of this for me about 5 years ago but it seems to be leaking again. I understand the procedure as stated in the Jeep (printed by AMC) Service Manual but given the tsunami of parts manufactured in China (and elsewhere) lacking in quality specifications.
Does anyone know of a present day quality maker of rear main seals?
Also, if there are any tips for removal/install of these seals beyond what the Service Manual dictates? Although, that manual seems very comprehensive there may be some nuances that folks have learned of since its printing.

Thanks and a lift of the lynch lid!
Gus​

 

[PaRenegade]

Re: AMC 360 rear main bearing oil seal manufacturers good, better, best & any tips

FelPro is your ticket. Available at NAPA and some other places. When it comes to seals, gaskets, and bearing, I'll only use FelPro gaskets, National Seals, and Timken bearings, but I'll settle for SKF brand for seals and bearings, which is now what NAPA carries.
Don't buy any of the Crown or Omix-ada stuff.

 

[Turbogus]

Re: AMC 360 rear main bearing oil seal manufacturers good, better, best & any tips

Thanks PaRenegade, I've been a FelPro fan for decades myself but what with that Asian invasion of outsourced manufactured goods I'm concerned that even Fel Pro may have fallen prey.