I'm changing the rear main seal in a '65 352 with the engine in the truck. I was wondering if there are any tricks to removing the bearing cap. I can't seam to get it loose. Also I found some plastic pieces in my oil pan, I'm pretty sure they are from the camshaft sprocket. Is this common. Whats the best replacement?
Thanks

Travis.
'59 Ford F100 stepside w/'65 352.

 

On the rear main cap, use a pair of large screwdrivers to pry the cap back and forth using the crankshaft as leverage.

The plastic in the pan-if it's white/cream colored, it's possibly from the camshaft gear. If it's black, it's possibly just your valve stem seals.
Jason Kendrick
1970 F100 Custom 390/C6
1978 F150 Ranger Lariat Supercab 460/C6