Rope seal replacement

[TimInd]

I rebuilt my 2n about 20 years ago. It is now starting to lose oil thru both the front and rear main seals. The original seals that I put in at the time were rope seals. Is there a replacement nowadays for these old fashioned rope seals. like on modern cars ?
Thanks in advance

 

[Bruce (VA)]

You can use a one piece front seal from a Model A Ford. But beware, if you have the slightest bit of wear on the crank pulley, it will leak.

No replacement that I know of for the rear seal.
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[John Deere D]

With Tractor engine running...engine oil filler cap removed...any signs of compression emitting from engine oil filer tube?
Have you considered checking each power cylinder for compression?

I'm the owner of Ford 2-N....Recently purchased this 2-N ( Installed coolant Thermostat)that had not ran for 30 + years.....92 > 95 PSI compression per cylinder.... has not leaked a drop of oil In the past 40 + running hrs operating a JD 261 grass groomer. Engine oil 15-40 .

Bob..

 

[Jim L WA]

20 years? How many hours do you suppose you have put on it in that time? I don't think the rope seals owe you anything.